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The news for horse racing has not been good over the past few months. Twenty-three horses have died at the Santa Anita race track in California since December. Most were euthanized after suffering severe leg injuries during a race.
Art Hounds: The game is afoot in Lanesboro, Minn.
Plus, Art Hounds recommend a performance of Hmong-American artists and SOS Theater's "Pop Goes the Noggin."
Field is set to end legislative session if all sides can agree
After days of exhaustion-filled, morning-until-night sessions, the Minnesota House and Senate have adopted competing versions of a new two-year budget. Now, they've got to figure out how to overcome some steep differences to complete their work by May 20.
General Mills began milling grain with water power from the Mississippi River 150 years ago. Now, it's using wind to power operations and cut its carbon footprint.
Woman's fight for justice ends 'marital rape' exception
Jenny Teeson has been making the rounds at the Capitol to tell her story and push for a repeal of a dated law that prevents the prosecution of someone who rapes a spouse.
Ex-cop Noor guilty of murder in Ruszczyk killing
Mohamed Noor was convicted on murder and manslaughter charges in the 2017 shooting death of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. It's believed to be the first time a Minnesota police officer has been convicted of murder for shooting someone while on duty.
The case went to the jury on Monday after closing arguments by the prosecution and defense. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked to University of Minnesota Law School professor JaneAnne Murray to learn more about the charges the jury is considering.