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September 9, 2019 8:59 AM

Brian Murphy: 'As good a start as you could have' for Vikings

The Vikings start the season off with a win. MPR News sports commentator Brian Murphy shares his thoughts on the game with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer, and what it might mean for the season.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 9, 2019 4:20 AM

Images from the Depression offer lessons for today

Organizers say a large show of Depression-era photographs and paintings at the Hillstrom Museum of Art in St. Peter provides some warnings for the future.

by Euan Kerr

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September 9, 2019 4:00 AM

Latino parents group teaches cultural skills to thrive in Minnesota schools

The Latino Youth Development Collaborative is trying to help first-generation Latino families navigate the complexities of Minnesota schools.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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September 9, 2019 4:00 AM

Grim economics wallop ethanol and corn producers

The recent shut down of one of Minnesota’s oldest ethanol plants is a symptom of economic stress in that industry and the corn producers who supply the main ingredient for the biofuel.

by Catharine Richert

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September 6, 2019 11:13 AM

Can hail come before rain?

One MPR News listener wanted to know. The short answer? Yes, it can.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 6, 2019 11:06 AM

Audio postcard: Searching for Great Plains ladies’-tresses orchid

The wildflower season in Minnesota is drawing to a close, but flower spotters Kelly Povo and Phyllis Root report there are still blooms to be found.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 6, 2019 11:02 AM

The Who performs at the Xcel Energy Center on Friday night

The two surviving members of the original Who lineup, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, will be backed by an orchestra.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 6, 2019 4:00 AM

At Walker, a black artist's complex look at beauty, stereotypes, racism

Chicago-based artist Theaster Gates uses his huge collections of objects to create reflection spaces that are sometimes disquieting. That’s clear at his new show in Minneapolis.

by Euan Kerr

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September 6, 2019 4:00 AM

Iowa bets, Minnesota holds on sports gambling

The start of another NFL season has many fans in Minnesota wondering when the state might legalize sports betting. An attempt failed earlier this year, but supporters say they’ll try again next year.

by Tim Pugmire