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Minneapolis author Curtis Sittenfeld’s new book delves into love, friendship and being wrong
Curtis Sittenfeld writes fiction based on what “fascinates and perplexes” her. Her newest collection of short stories “Show Don’t Tell” continues that theme.
‘It’s completely draining’: Rising food prices causing continued stress in Minnesota, nationwide
Food prices continue to rise in Minnesota and nationwide — though at a slower rate than dramatic spikes during the pandemic. The high price of eggs is top of mind right now for many grocery shoppers.
As helium prices balloon, hopes rise that northeast Minnesota has big deposit of the gas
Pulsar Helium is conducting exploratory drilling in northern Minnesota, hoping to confirm a profitable deposit of helium, a valuable gas used to make products from party balloons to semiconductor chips.
Lawmaker who led state to require ethnic studies in schools decries effort to undo it
State Rep. Samantha Sencer-Mura, DFL-Minneapolis, authored the bill that set ethnic studies standards a few years ago. She joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer on Wednesday in response to Republican Rep. Ron Kresha’s legislation.
Retail recreational marijuana, take two. Cannabis management leader speaks to rollout
On Tuesday, the Office of Cannabis Management started accepting applications for licenses to grow and sell marijuana — for a second time. Eric Taubel, interim director, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer Tuesday.
Exit interview: After 5 decades in journalism, Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Randy Furst retires
Longtime newspaperman Randy Furst joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer for an exit interview as he retired from the Minnesota Star Tribune.