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Chain mail factory's needs don't always mesh with realities of rural Minn.

Chain mail factory's needs don't always mesh with realities of rural Minn.

Starting a business in a small, rural town often brings unique challenges. But an unusual business called Weave Got Maille, has outgrown its founders' expectations despite the challenges.
by Dan Gunderson

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Young and focused: Cantrell aims to engage, represent, inspire his peers

Young and focused: Cantrell aims to engage, represent, inspire his peers

At 23, State Rep. Hunter Cantrell is the youngest member of the current Minnesota Legislature. But Cantrell is most interested in talking about his work.
by Nina Moini

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Getting back to winter across much of Minnesota

The first half of January has been warmer than usual across much of the state — with some places in southern Minnesota yet to see a subzero day. That's expected to change as early as this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer

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What's next for Maya Moore and the Lynx?

The star forward's future with the Lynx is in doubt, after WCCO-TV reported Moore may sit out the next season or request a trade. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker for the latest on the situation.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ever wondered what gets the most airplay on MPR's sister station The Current?

According to an analysis by University of Minnesota librarian Shane Nackerud, the winning song is "Not the Kid," by Communist Daughter. He calculates the song has been played 541 times since 2009.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Smooth lake ice thrills Twin Cities skaters

Smooth lake ice thrills Twin Cities skaters

Even in the middle of a weekday, dozens of skaters could be seen from the shores of Lake Minnetonka. They were all out enjoying near perfect conditions not seen in years -- clear, smooth ice without snow on top.
by Peter Cox

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Case against Jayme's suspected kidnapper complicated despite 'I did it'

Case against Jayme's suspected kidnapper complicated despite 'I did it'

Jake T. Patterson's alleged admission to police that he killed James and Denise Closs and abducted their 13-year-old daughter Jayme doesn't make it an open-and-shut case, legal observers say.
by Brandt Williams

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For the men behind Laurel and Hardy, another fine mess

For the men behind Laurel and Hardy, another fine mess

The new film "Stan and Ollie" examines the lives of the pair after the cameras stopped rolling.
by Euan Kerr

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Art Hounds: Portraits of and by Native American youth

Art Hounds: Portraits of and by Native American youth

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a poetry reading performed to music, and "Something Elegant, Like This."
by Marianne Combs

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Minnesota farmers high on hemp's potential

Minnesota farmers high on hemp's potential

Congress legalized industrial hemp as a crop in the latest farm bill -- and Minnesota farmers and economic development officials are ready to jump into the new industry. Minnesota's hemp program coordinator urges caution as the state breaks new ground.
by Dan Gunderson

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