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The University of Minnesota Board of Regents will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss a proposal to rename Coffman Memorial Union and three other buildings on campus. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Regent Abdul Omari about the issue.
Development plans dampen mushroom grower's future
Fans of fresh mushrooms have been flocking to an unlikely spot in Minneapolis for their fungi fix in recent years, but a proposed redevelopment of the site has the farm's founder worried he may have to shut down.
Local minimum wage hikes emerge as Capitol sticking points
Minnesota Republicans want to put the brakes on higher minimum wages in Minneapolis and St. Paul, and their push is likely to complicate budget negotiations at the Capitol.
Golson played tenor sax with many of the greats from the golden era of jazz — and composed tunes that themselves became jazz standards.
When a senior wants to age in place, but the place needs work
A Habitat for Humanity program modifies homes for low-income elderly people who find it tough to get around. Since it launched in October, the Age in Place Initiative has helped 15 Twin Cities homeowners.
Minneapolis mayor: Cities need feds' help on climate change
"Cities are the ones that are going to be feeling the brunt of the burden associated with climate change and so cities need the resources to be able to attack that head on," Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey tells Climate Cast.
MN warns moms of mercury in skin-lightening creams, some fish
Pregnant women, especially Hmong women, who use skin-lightening products or who eat certain kinds of fish more often may be putting themselves and their babies at risk for mercury exposure, state health officials warned Tuesday.