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Minnesota's new CWD measures: Will they work?

Minnesota's new CWD measures: Will they work?

Chronic wasting disease was a contentious topic this legislative session. The measures passed during a special session last weekend came with heavy compromise, but experts say it was a good start.
by John Enger

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So, how old aria? Minnesota Opera's newest work targets tots

So, how old aria? Minnesota Opera's newest work targets tots

The Minnesota Opera takes the expression "start 'em young" just about as far as it can this weekend with its latest production, "Nooma." It's "an opera for babies," but don't call it that.
by Euan Kerr

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Researchers: Heat illnesses send teens, younger adults to ERs more than others

Researchers: Heat illnesses send teens, younger adults to ERs more than others

When the heat arrives, health officials usually warn of the dangers to the elderly and young, but new research suggests another group may be at risk as well: people age 15 to 34 -- particularly boys and young men.
by Matt Sepic

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Farewell to MPR's own Bob Collins

Farewell to MPR's own Bob Collins

Sometimes you hear the phrase, "it's the end of an era," and you think, "yeah, right." Well, here at Minnesota Public Radio, it truly is the end of an era. Bob Collins is retiring.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota to see first CBD, hemp regulations in budget bill

Minnesota to see first CBD, hemp regulations in budget bill

As the hemp and CBD industry takes shape in Minnesota, state lawmakers and industry advocates are going through some growing pains. Regulations worked into a budget bill awaiting Gov. Tim Walz' signature concern some in the nascent, but fast-growing industry.
by Nina Moini

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Art Hounds: 'Caught' captures the imagination

Art Hounds: 'Caught' captures the imagination

Plus, Art Hounds recommend two art film installations — one in Minneapolis, the other in Duluth.
by Marianne Combs

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No such thing as the Poop Fairy: Duluth tries whimsy offensive on scofflaw dog owners

No such thing as the Poop Fairy: Duluth tries whimsy offensive on scofflaw dog owners

Every spring, the piles of dog waste that were frozen all winter start to melt. It's a messy, potentially hazardous problem. So the parks department is reminding residents to pick up after their pets.
by Dan Kraker

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Walz on session: 'Functioning government matters'

Walz on session: 'Functioning government matters'

Gov. Tim Walz is getting ready to boast about the new state budget that he says moves Minnesota forward even if he had to leave some priorities behind.
by Briana Bierschbach

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How climate change is affecting Minnesota's apples and wine grapes

How climate change is affecting Minnesota's apples and wine grapes

Minnesota apples are world famous for quality. And northern wine grapes and wineries are popping up all over. But what climate trends and impacts are growers seeing as climate shifts?
by Paul Huttner

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