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March 27, 2017 7:58 AM

Some help understanding budget politics at the Capitol

State lawmakers are discussing where to direct billions of dollars of your money. Broad-ranging tax and spending bills are moving through House and Senate committees and will start to reach floor votes this week.

by Brian Bakst

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March 27, 2017 4:00 AM

Ranked-choice opponents push St. Paul to vote on voting, again

Opponents of ranked-choice voting, also called instant-runoff voting, say it has unnecessarily delayed results and hasn't delivered on supporters' promises.

by Tim Nelson

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March 24, 2017 8:55 AM

Dylan reveals his favorite song that includes his name in the lyrics

An interesting interview with the singer was posted this week on his website. He talks about his current fascination with old songs and the differences between northern and southern Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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March 24, 2017 8:43 AM

Minnesota Wild lose again, this time to Flyers

It was their sixth loss in the last seven games.

by MPR News Staff

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March 24, 2017 7:51 AM

March has been a windy month so far

Seeley also says that the month has been colder than average so far, which is a rarity in recent times.

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March 24, 2017 7:30 AM

Wine, painting forge new ties in north Minneapolis

Paint-and-sip parties are drawing in African-Americans eager to build friendships and try their hand at some art. In the process, they're helping build a new kind of north side culture.

by Emma Sapong

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March 24, 2017 7:00 AM

Does your work desk use as much energy as a refrigerator?

Office buildings have become dramatically more efficient, and some even earn special designations for keeping energy bills extra low. But office workers and all the stuff they plug in at their desks are shaving away at those energy savings.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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March 24, 2017 6:11 AM

Sheriff disputes ICE determination Hennepin County was uncooperative

Hennepin County is on the Trump administration's first weekly list of jurisdictions that have not honored federal immigration detainer requests for people in the U.S. illegally.

by Matt Sepic