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Klobuchar touts rural electability during first campaign swing
Sen. Amy Klobuchar positioned herself as something of an underdog, emphasizing her Midwestern roots and grit to appeal to voters in Iowa and Wisconsin as she seeks the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Several climate stations from Hastings to Cotton are already reporting their snowiest February ever, with more than 20 inches of snowfall to date and two weeks left in the month.
The first workouts were held on Thursday. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker for a preview of spring training.
Ondara decided to move to Minnesota from Nairobi, Kenya in part because it was the birthplace of one of his favorite artists, Bob Dylan.
'Forever' chemicals leave costly water problem in Bemidji, cities across the country
The north-central Minnesota city is just one of many cities across the United States dealing with the expensive environmental fallout from PFAS, which are known for being some of the most resilient chemicals ever created.
Walker show brings out old friends, new acquaintances
"Five Ways In" puts the focus on the museum's permanent collection.
Art Hounds: 'Queer Craft' in Morris
Plus, Art Hounds recommend a jazz show in Carlton and the latest edition of Mizna Journal.
Free college? Some Minnesotans say it's time, others say cost may be too high
Minnesota legislators and student leaders believe the time is right to consider letting the state pay for two years at state colleges for middle- and lower-income students.
Northern lake ice loss threatens water, economies, culture
Nearly 15,000 lakes in the Northern Hemisphere already have only intermittent winter ice cover, a new study notes, and further loss of ice threatens freshwater availability, economies and culture in the world's north, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.