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Klobuchar bounces back in New Hampshire
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s third-place finish in the New Hampshire primary gave her Democratic presidential campaign new life and added support to her contention that she can be a centrist alternative to Bernie Sanders who led Tuesday night's results.
Every year, NPR Music invites unsigned artists from all over the country to apply to its Tiny Desk Contest. Thousands submit videos, and the team at NPR picks just one winner.
First day of Minnesota legislative session: Guns, insulin and a cooperative tone
The first day of the legislative session attracted gun rights and gun control advocates to the Capitol, along with supporters and opponents of the PolyMet copper-nickel mining project.
Klobuchar hopes for 'Klomentum' as New Hampshire votes
Thanks to a strong debate performance and infusion of cash, Amy Klobuchar’s campaign says she’s gaining momentum in New Hampshire, where people are voting on Tuesday in the nation’s first presidential primary.
 What you need to know about Trump's plan to deport Hmong, Lao immigrants
The Trump administration is in talks with the government of Laos to allow for the deportation of Lao and Hmong immigrants with criminal records from the United States, federal State Department officials confirmed Monday.
Three congregations, three languages, one church service
Voices of singing congregants lifted and echoed through the sanctuary at St. Paul's Mounds Park United Methodist Church on a recent Sunday. But on this day, for this service, with this hymn, there was something different.
Planning, training, challenge and hope: Passing the family farm to the next generation
As Minnesota farmers get older — their average age is now 58 — many are thinking about what's next for the family farm. A challenging ag economy in recent years makes passing the farm on to the next generation more difficult.
Legislative session that starts Tuesday could be light on accomplishments
There’s less pressure to be productive during this election-year legislative session, but be prepared to see plenty of grandstanding featuring a Republican-controlled Senate and DFL-controlled House.
A research team is developing a new palliative care program specifically tailored to Native American communities in South Dakota.