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Transportation funding key to getting deal at the Capitol
It's the final week of the 2016 legislative session and nobody knows for sure if any of the big issues will get resolved.
Coyle takes over struggling U athletics program
The University of Minnesota and its supporters hope Mark Coyle's hiring turns a new page for the U's athletics department.
Jayhawks out with new album
The band will talk about "Paging Mr. Proust" and perform some of the songs on The Local Show, which airs on our sister station The Current at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Coyle faces several challenges as new U athletic director
The new athletic director at the University of Minnesota, Mark Coyle, is expected to sign a contract today that will pay him $850,000 a year.
Our understanding of the diversity and importance of microbial communities has grown dramatically, and scientists have been pushing for more government support for research in the field.
Lifesaving Minnesotans honored by State Patrol
The State Patrol recognized seven people, more than a dozen officers from other agencies, five staff members and nearly 20 troopers with Meritorious Citizenship Awards on Thursday.
How live bait affects walleye catch-and-release
Lake Mille Lacs' walleye population has been struggling, and that's led to increasingly tight restrictions.
Strong potential for the return of frost
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley who says he may end up eating his words from last week that frost is behind us in most of Minnesota.
Violent crime up, yet Minneapolis police make fewer arrests
Some believe cops are pulling back in the wake of last fall's Jamar Clark police shooting protests. Community activists reject talk their work has led to the violent crime increase.