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June 26, 2018 4:00 AM

5 reasons why Minnesota is a state to watch in the 2018 election

A new online tool puts demographic information about Minnesota's Congressional districts at your fingertips.

by Briana Bierschbach

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June 26, 2018 4:00 AM

Regulators wrestle with Line 3 options ahead of pipeline decision

A decision on Enbridge Energy's contentious crude oil pipeline is expected to come down this week.

by Dan Kraker

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June 25, 2018 11:30 AM

Mpls. City Council: Release police body cam video of Blevins shooting

Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison tells MPR News it's important the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension be as transparent as possible as it investigates the fatal police shooting of Thurman Blevins in north Minneapolis.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 25, 2018 10:07 AM

Proposed backcountry driving route sparks pushback in northern Minn.

The Border to Border Touring Route would lead drivers from Lake Superior to the North Dakota border. But the project is sparking controversy with some nearby residents.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 25, 2018 4:00 AM

As transgender people seek change, hospital doors open

Changes in federal health insurance rules are helping drive a revolution in care for transgender people. Doctors working to meet that demand are also navigating some difficult medical and ethical questions. At Mayo Clinic, one young patient's experience reveals what's at stake.

by Catharine Richert

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June 22, 2018 11:12 AM

Todrick Hall performs tonight at the Saloon

Todrick Hall performs tonight at the Saloon in downtown Minneapolis to kick off Pride weekend.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 22, 2018 11:07 AM

Youth Climate Intervenor testifies against Line 3 before Public Utilities Commission

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is expected to make a decision late next week on the controversial Line three pipeline. Cathy Wurzer spoke to one of the climate change activists who testified before the utilities commission this week.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 22, 2018 10:49 AM

Wading through June's recent rainstorms

Astronomical summer has officially begun — and while June has been warmer than average so far, it's also been rainy, with heavy storms and flooding recorded across swaths of the state this week.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 22, 2018 10:32 AM

Timberwolves pick Georgia Tech guard in draft

The NBA held its annual draft of amateur players Thursday night. Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discussed the picks with Morning edition host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer