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July 20, 2017 5:37 AM

Transgender student guidelines for Minn. schools draws impassioned crowd

State education officials have approved a set of optional guidelines for transgender students -- a "toolkit" with suggestions for district professionals on topics like field trips, sports and restrooms.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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July 20, 2017 4:00 AM

An orchestra fantasy comes true

For "accomplished amateurs," the chance to play with the Minnesota Orchestra is a treat, as well as a challenge.

by Euan Kerr

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July 20, 2017 4:00 AM

State investigating Monsanto weed killer after farmers' complaints

Minnesota farmers have joined hundreds in the southern U.S. who allege that the weed killer dicamba is drifting, hurting non-resistant fields.

by Mark Steil

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July 20, 2017 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Algerian folk tales come to life in 'Sunrise at Midnight'

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a dance festival in Battle Lake and a vibrant retrospective at the Textile Center.

by Marianne Combs

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July 19, 2017 8:55 AM

Hippies came to Minneapolis 50 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Electric Prunes with "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night."

by MPR News Staff

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July 19, 2017 7:58 AM

Uncertainty from Washington hampering health care in Minnesota

It appears that Obamacare will remain the law of the land for the foreseeable future. Senate Republicans couldn't find enough votes for their repeal and replace bill, and they don't have enough votes for a repeal-only proposal.

by MPR News Staff

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July 19, 2017 7:04 AM

Minneapolis officials call for improved policy on police body cameras

Some Minneapolis city officials say they expect there will be a lot of discussion about body camera policy in the coming weeks.

by Brandt Williams

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July 19, 2017 4:00 AM

When flames of racial strife engulfed a Minneapolis street

Fifty years ago, tensions boiled over on north Minneapolis' Plymouth Avenue

by Laura Yuen

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July 19, 2017 4:00 AM

Duluth may be next to require paid sick leave

Laws requiring most employers to provide paid sick leave kicked in recently in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Duluth officials are now weighing a similar move, but not everyone's on board.

by Dan Kraker