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New poll: Walz up by 9 in governor's race, but fence-sitters abound

New poll: Walz up by 9 in governor's race, but fence-sitters abound

Democrat Tim Walz has a clear lead over Republican Jeff Johnson in the race to be Minnesota's next governor. However, a sizable percentage remain undecided and unfamiliar with both candidates, a new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows.
by Briana Bierschbach and Brian Bakst

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Great sleeping weather begins this month

It's the best weather of the year, physiologically speaking.
by Phil Picardi

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The Global Roots Festival kicks off this weekend in Minneapolis

The festival features five days of music, film, and talks — but mostly music. It kicks off Saturday night with performances by Somali singer Aar Maanta and Swedish folk-rock group Hoven Droven.
by Phil Picardi

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Vikings, Packers face off this weekend

Vikings, Packers face off this weekend

The Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers face off for the first time this season on Sunday.
by Phil Picardi and Jeffrey Bissoy

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Traveling theater project helps Otter Tail County tell its own story

Traveling theater project helps Otter Tail County tell its own story

PlaceBase, a small theater company, travels around Minnesota, immersing itself in a community and creating a production about that community. The latest show celebrates the sesquicentennial of Otter Tail County and debuts Friday evening in Battle Lake.
by Dan Gunderson

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New Mia app blends art, culture, cloak, dagger

New Mia app blends art, culture, cloak, dagger

The Minneapolis Institute of Art is offering a game that takes players on an adventure tour of the museum's galleries.
by Euan Kerr

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How higher temps are making Florence worse

How higher temps are making Florence worse

The big climate story of the week is Hurricane Florence. We'll tell you all about why climate change is making it more destructive.
by Paul Huttner

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Guns n' Roses topped the charts thirty years ago with "Sweet Child O' Mine."

Guitarist Slash has said "Sweet Child O' Mine" got its start as a quick little melody he made up, with his bandmates adding chords and lyrics later on. It went on to become Guns n' Roses' only number one single.
by Phil Picardi

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New documentary explores why so few kids can read well

Here's an alarming statistic: More than half of American kids cannot read very well. The problem is largely how reading is taught.
by Phil Picardi

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St. Paul officials hammering out details on $15 minimum wage proposal

The City Council is on track to pass a minimum wage ordinance by the end of the year. Among key details that still need to be worked out -- whether there should be a lower minimum for workers who earn tips.
by Matt Sepic

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