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Cities like Chicago, New York and Northfield, MN already offer municipal ID cards to their residents. According to its website, the city of Minneapolis hopes to implement a similar program by early next year.
Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, talked with MPR News' Phil Picardi about why the team has been a disappointment and what the front office is going to do about it.
The Eaux Claires lineup will be announced when gates open Friday afternoon.
As soybean tariffs go into effect, Minn. farmers fear the worst
Soybean prices have been dropping for several weeks in anticipation of the move -- and some Minnesota farmers say the trade issues threaten their ability to stay in business.
Scouting wildflowers in Minnesota's prairie
With summer in full swing, it's a great time to get out and see Minnesota's wildflowers in bloom -- especially on the prairie. Wildflower guide authors Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo have tips on some prime places to find them.
It was the fifth song from his album "Bad" to top the charts, which was a record for one album.
McNally Smith's bankruptcy closes major sale, but students and faculty owed money still in limbo
The mortgage holders on the downtown St. Paul school building are almost certain to get the building. But that doesn't mean students and faculty members owed money will get much, if anything, out of the liquidation of the music college.
With 'Leave No Trace,' Debra Granik again makes her mark
Her previous film, "Winter's Bone," won her Oscar nominations and launched a Hollywood star.
Art Hounds: The activist art of Ricardo Levins Morales
Plus, Art Hounds recommend BodyCartography Project at Weisman Art Museum and First Friday Art Nights in Northfield.