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Remembering longtime U of M professor Rosalie Kane

Kane, a professor of social work and public health, championed a movement to help seniors find joy in aging.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Lawmakers dash toward finish — or just to special session

Lawmakers dash toward finish — or just to special session

The Legislature is supposed to be done by next Monday, but the coronavirus pandemic is sure to bring lawmakers back into a special session.
by Brian Bakst

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Controversial redesign plan goes before Minneapolis schools this week

Controversial redesign plan goes before Minneapolis schools this week

District officials say the plan would narrow the achievement gap between students of color and white students. But many families say the possible changes are adding to already high levels of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Riham Feshir

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Advocates: Pandemic making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave

Advocates: Pandemic making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave

Domestic violence shelters are still open during the pandemic. But advocates say stay-at-home orders are making it harder for people to leave abusive situations — or even just to call for help.
by Alisa Roth

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A dry, cool start to May

The beginning of May has seen frost warnings and low precipitation across the state. For more on what that means for gardeners and farmers, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.

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Deaths in nursing homes spur officials to increase testing, bolster staff levels

Deaths in nursing homes spur officials to increase testing, bolster staff levels

As the number of deaths in long-term care facilities from COVID-19 has grown, so too has the pressure to address the issue. Minnesota officials say they have a new plan to try to get a better handle on the problem after hundreds of older adults have died.
by Peter Cox

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Sneeze guards, face masks and no cafeteria lunches: Minn. schools plan ahead for summer and fall

Superintendents say they’ve already begun moving ahead with plans for their students in the summer and fall, but remain ready to change if state leaders continue to forbid in-person learning.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Portraits of Valor: Bob Holmstrom, 94, Army

Portraits of Valor: Bob Holmstrom, 94, Army

Bob Holmstrom was sworn to secrecy for 40 years after World War II, where he flew secret nighttime mission over Europe dropping spies, supplies and propaganda to resistance fighters.
by Evan Frost

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Sounds of self-quarantine: Minnesota musicians share how they're doing and a song

Sounds of self-quarantine: Minnesota musicians share how they're doing and a song

Throughout this pandemic, MPR News has been asking Minnesota musicians to send us a song and an update on how they’re doing. Take a scroll and listen to some of the artists we’ve heard from so far.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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Art Hounds: St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour moves online

Art Hounds: St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour moves online

Plus, Art Hounds recommend Leslie Vincent's jazz album and a portrait series of families staying at home.
by Marianne Combs

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