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Body cam bill, drug sentencing changes move forward

Body cam bill, drug sentencing changes move forward

Both bills have at least one more hurdle to clear, and detractors aren't giving in yet.
by Brian Bakst

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Random acts of conservation: Water quality depends on farmers' willingness, not regulation

Random acts of conservation: Water quality depends on farmers' willingness, not regulation

Roughly 40 percent of Minnesota's lakes and streams are polluted, mostly thanks to soil, fertilizer and other contaminants flowing off farm fields. With little regulation, reversing that trend is almost solely reliant on the goodwill of farmers.
by Dan Gunderson

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How James Bond became Pet Sounds

How James Bond became Pet Sounds

The Beach Boys acclaimed album "Pet Sounds" was released 50 years ago today.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Transportation funding key to getting deal at the Capitol

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.
by Tim Pugmire

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Coyle takes over struggling U athletics program

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.
by Peter Cox

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Jayhawks out with new album

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.

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Coyle faces several challenges as new U athletic director

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.

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White House to launch microbiome initiative

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.

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Lifesaving Minnesotans honored by State Patrol

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.
by Tim Nelson

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