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May 11, 2018 4:00 AM

Her son couldn't afford insulin and died. Now she's fighting Big Pharma.

A mother who lost her son because he couldn't afford all the insulin he needed to keep his diabetes in check will be among those protesting high insulin prices at the state Capitol Saturday.

by Mark Zdechlik

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May 11, 2018 4:00 AM

Transportation proposal divides unions, leaves DFLers in the middle

The debate at the Minnesota Capitol over a proposed constitutional amendment on transportation funding has created an unusual divide within organized labor.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 10, 2018 10:45 AM

At 72, this MSU-Moorhead senior plans a full life after graduation

It's graduation season, and thousands of college students will receive their diplomas at commencements in the coming days. Among them: Marijo Vik, 72, who's graduating from MSU-Moorhead on Friday with a bachelor's degree in multimedia journalism.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 10, 2018 5:35 AM

Minn. children's mental health facilities forced to adapt or cut back to stay open

Nearly a dozen residential treatment centers for children who suffer from mental illness are scrambling to find new funding after receiving word this week that they're no longer eligible for federal Medicaid dollars.

by Matt Sepic

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May 10, 2018 4:00 AM

In Green Lake, clearer water may be signs of trouble ahead

Zebra mussels have made a lake known for water clarity even clearer. The long-term impact of the change is a lot murkier.

by Kirsti Marohn

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May 9, 2018 10:29 AM

As journalists protest in New York, a look at the future of the Pioneer Press

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporter Dave Orrick about the Pioneer Press owner, hedge fund Alden Global Capital, and the paper's future.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 9, 2018 10:19 AM

Ry Cooder's new album reimagines old songs

Like much of Ry Cooder's work over the years, his new album "The Prodigal Son" draws inspiration from old songs, often by long-forgotten artists.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 9, 2018 4:00 AM

Bee Day in Hackensack: Here are your bees, don't kill 'em

Each spring, hundreds of amateur beekeepers descend on Hackensack, Minn., to pick up boxes of bees from Jack Thomas, who may also deliver some honest advice if he doesn't think you're up to the task of keeping those bees alive. Come along for Bee Day.

by Dan Gunderson