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September 12, 2017 4:00 AM

Fish guts, heritage tomatoes: Red Lake works to feed its own

Most of the 5,000 people on the Red Lake Indian Reservation buy their food at the Bemidji Walmart, but that might not be the case for long. Tribal leaders are working toward "food sovereignty."

by John Enger

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September 12, 2017 4:00 AM

Lawmakers grill Public Safety staffers over license problems

A legislative panel wanted answers Monday about the problems in a new computer system for vehicle licensing and registration.

by Tim Pugmire

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September 12, 2017 4:00 AM

5 things you can't miss at Minnesota's newest state park

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is opening Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park on Tuesday, the first new state park in 25 years.

by Cassidy Kieck

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September 11, 2017 3:46 PM

State better off without Enbridge oil pipeline, Dayton agency says

The state Commerce Department dealt a setback Monday to a proposed controversial oil pipeline across northern Minnesota, ruling the environmental and socioeconomic risks of letting Enbridge replace its aging Line 3 pipeline outweigh the "limited benefits."

by MPR News Staff

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September 11, 2017 8:31 AM

Neil Young out with another song from archival series

All the songs on "Hitchhiker" are acoustic and were recorded during one studio session on Aug. 11, 1976.

by MPR News Staff

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September 11, 2017 7:54 AM

Can online mental health therapy aid workers and curb costs?

One Twin Cities-based online treatment effort backed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is getting good marks from employers, workers and experts.

by Mark Zdechlik

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September 8, 2017 8:54 AM

Minnesotan in Florida braces for Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma is barreling toward Florida. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Bruce Hagevik, who was a longtime newsman at WCCO radio, and is now in south Florida. He's preparing to move inland and then hunker down for the hurricane to pass.