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Is your well water poisoning you? Better test it

Is your well water poisoning you? Better test it

Homeowners' private drinking water wells are largely exempt from the tight regulation governing municipal water systems. State health officials are concerned dangerous contaminants in well water are going undetected.
by Mark Steil

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Legislative employees, state bond rating at stake in funds fight

Legislative employees, state bond rating at stake in funds fight

In their lawsuit against Gov. Mark Dayton, Republican legislative leaders lay out the consequences of Dayton's decision to zero out funding for the House and Senate.
by Brian Bakst

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MMMBop inspired 'SNL' skit

MMMBop inspired 'SNL' skit

"MMMBop" got so much airplay when it first came out that it inspired a skit on "Saturday Night Live." In it, the brothers were held hostage in an elevator and forced to listen to the song repeatedly until they snapped.
by MPR News Staff

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MPR reporter manages to find humor after being Maced in 1972 protest

MPR reporter manages to find humor after being Maced in 1972 protest

While covering an anti-war protest in 1972, MPR reporter Bob Potter was tear-gassed by a police officer. When he revisited the moment during a live show in 1992, he managed to find some humor in what happened to him.
by Sara Porter

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Ely says 'no' to Sunday liquor sales

Ely says 'no' to Sunday liquor sales

Ely Mayor Chuck Novak said owners of the city's three liquor stores were against opening on Sundays. "They want a day off," he said.
by MPR News Staff

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Red River strangers share their stories, find common ground

Red River strangers share their stories, find common ground

Careful listening is the idea behind a Fargo-Moorhead project that aims to break down barriers and build empathy between people who might think they have little in common. It's a simple idea that has sometimes surprising results.
by Dan Gunderson

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Day 11 of Yanez trial: Yanez jury asks judge for another look at Castile shooting videos

Day 11 of Yanez trial: Yanez jury asks judge for another look at Castile shooting videos

The case against St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez went to the jury for deliberation Monday afternoon. Jurors are returning to the Ramsey County Courthouse Tuesday to continue their work.

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74 Seconds podcast: The jury deliberates

74 Seconds podcast: The jury deliberates

The defense and prosecution made their final arguments. The judge issued detailed instructions. Now the case is in the hands of the jury.
by MPR News Staff

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Stevie Wonder honored Duke Ellington in a song that hit No. 1

Stevie Wonder honored Duke Ellington in a song that hit No. 1

In a 1977 speech at UCLA, Wonder said, "I knew the title from the beginning but wanted it to be about the musicians who did something for us. So soon they are forgotten. I wanted to show my appreciation. They gave us something that is supposed to be forever."
by MPR News Staff

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