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So far in June, a bit of a break from last month's heat

After a sweltering May (the hottest ever recorded nationwide, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), June in Minnesota is off to a mixed start.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How to talk about suicide when it's in the news

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Sue Abderholden, director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness for Minnesota, about how Minnesotans can identify and seek help for depression — and how the media should cover suicide.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How Mrs. Roosevelt became Mrs. Robinson

"Mrs. Robinson" by Simon and Garfunkel was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago today.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gopher baseball team one step from College World Series

The University of Minnesota baseball team begins a best of three series against Oregon State this afternoon in Corvallis, Washington.
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Trade war with Mexico stokes fear among Minnesota pig farmers

Trade war with Mexico stokes fear among Minnesota pig farmers

If the pork tariff reduces U.S. sales to Mexico farmers fear it could set in motion a series of events that will damage their economic future.
by Mark Steil

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As state elections heat up, a closer look at the race for the Eighth

The countdown is underway to Minnesota's primary election on August 14. One region that's seen new twists this week is Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, in the northeastern part of the state.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Electric Fetus celebrates its 50th anniversary

Electric Fetus celebrates its 50th anniversary

The Hang Ups will be performing Wednesday night inside the Electric Fetus record store in Minneapolis. That show is part of a week-long series of events marking the record store's 50th anniversary.
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Democrats flood newly opened U.S. House seat race in Minneapolis

Democrats flood newly opened U.S. House seat race in Minneapolis

A big shakeup in Minnesota politics leaves another congressional seat wide open. U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, a Democrat from Minneapolis, decided to run for state attorney general, leading to eight Democrats vying for his open seat.
by Matt Sepic

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