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State of the State to set tone for week ahead at Capitol

State of the State to set tone for week ahead at Capitol

Expect to hear about the need for bonding bill, health insurance relief, investment in education -- including a push for universal preschool -- transportation funding and the need for ongoing budget stability.

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Two days, two marches and very different hopes under a Trump presidency

Two days, two marches and very different hopes under a Trump presidency

On Saturday, close to 100,000 people descended on the state Capitol to speak out against Trump's polices and comments they say are harmful to women. A day later, many with opposing views stood in the same spot at an annual anti-abortion rally.
by Matt Sepic

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3 big education issues on agenda at the state Capitol

3 big education issues on agenda at the state Capitol

Lawmakers are expected to take up proposals on teacher licensing, school choice and early education this session.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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MPR at 50: Looking back at Minnesota's past, ahead to its future

MPR at 50: Looking back at Minnesota's past, ahead to its future

As we mark 50 years on the air, Minnesota Public Radio looks at Minnesota's past and present as it moves on into the future.
by Cathy Wurzer, Jim Bickal, Tom Crann, Kerri Miller, Jeff Jones, Julie Siple, Tom Weber and Sam Choo

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Minnesota women bring their voices, concerns to Washington

Minnesota women bring their voices, concerns to Washington

Saturday's Women's March on Washington is being billed as the largest protest against President Donald Trump. But those coming from Minnesota say their concerns run deeper.
by Mark Zdechlik

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MPR started 50 years ago with the Cleveland Orchestra

It was the first thing listeners heard, founder Bill Kling said. It wasn't the original plan, but there were technical difficulties getting the first station, KSJR, on the air.

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January thaw this year is strong

He also recalls a record snowfall that hit the Twin Cities back in 1982.

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Minn. lawmakers reach negotiation stage on health premium relief

Minn. lawmakers reach negotiation stage on health premium relief

A way to help Minnesotans struggling to pay health care premiums is closer to reality. Negotiations between House, Senate and DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's administration now may begin.
by Brian Bakst

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