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Klobuchar says Senate is close to approving next U.S. attorney for Minnesota
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar says Minnesota will soon have a permanent U.S. attorney in place. Klobuchar told MPR’s Morning Edition that former U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger is on the verge of Senate approval to fill that role again.
For some kids, long COVID-19 is harder than having the virus
Most kids don't get severely ill with COVID-19. But the milder cases seen in children obscure kids who develop long COVID, a cluster of symptoms that can stick with them for months and upend their lives.
Minnesota native killed in attack in Chernihiv, Ukraine
Jimmy Hill, 68, became stranded in Chernihiv, a city north of Kyiv, after taking his partner there for medical treatment.
Art Hounds: Iron Range musicians jam and a new theater company opens in St. Paul
Art Hounds this week recommend you check out: The Mariah Theatre Company opening in St. Paul with the debut of Patrick Coyle’s play, “The Big Blue River;” a showcase of Iron Range musicians at the Ore House in Gilbert; and a surreal exhibit of thrift store furniture at Gustavus Adolphus in St. Peter.
Mpls. teachers strike of 1970 changed education across the state
In 1970, the issues underlying the strike had been brewing for years: ballooning class sizes, a dearth of school supplies and a school board that didn’t seem to take the unionized teachers seriously as professionals.
Despite uncertainty, Minnesota farmers are hopeful they'll have a good year
The invasion of Ukraine has grain prices on a roller coaster while fertilizer and fuel prices are rising. That's creating financial uncertainty for farmers, but many are sticking with their planting plans in what’s expected to be a profitable year, despite the economic uncertainty.
Surplus steals show, but borrowing plan still in Capitol mix
Minnesota’s sizable surplus is driving the discussion at the state Capitol, but a borrowing plan for construction projects will enter the conversation before long.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospital needs fall, viral spread recedes
Minnesota’s path out of the pandemic continues to brighten, with just over 300 COVID-19 patients in the hospital now and known, active cases trending at a seven-month low. The fall-winter surge appears to be mostly over.
Lawmakers poised to miss deadline to block business tax hikes
A plan to plug a hole in the state’s unemployment fund is stalled and now appears unlikely to pass by a fast-approaching deadline of Tuesday. That could mean higher taxes on virtually all employers if the Legislature doesn’t find a workaround.