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May 11, 2015 2:57 PM

Scaled-back flame retardant ban clears House hurdle

Decades ago, firefighters were in favor of adding chemicals to furniture and other products that would make things burn more slowly. But now, they say those same chemicals are making firefighters sick.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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May 11, 2015 8:57 AM

Prince performs new song about Baltimore at 'Rally 4 Peace' concert

The tune was inspired by the reactions to the death of Freddie Gray after he was injured while in police custody.

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May 11, 2015 8:38 AM

Firefighters push ban on flame-retardant chemicals

Some say those chemicals contribute to high cancer rates among firefighters. But efforts to pass a ban have stalled in the Minnesota House.

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May 11, 2015 8:36 AM

Big differences remain on budget, taxes at the Capitol

There's only a week left in the 2015 session. MPR News Capitol reporter Tim Pugmire updates us on the week ahead.

by Tim Pugmire and Phil Picardi

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May 11, 2015 4:00 AM

Dying breed? 'Blue Dog' Peterson fired up to run

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson is one of the few Democrats left in Washington representing a largely rural, Republican district. He says he's not going anywhere.

by Brett Neely

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May 11, 2015 4:00 AM

'Crazy idea,' Cuban ties sped MN Orchestra's return to Havana

The ensemble this week will become the first North American orchestra to perform in Cuba in over a decade. Minnesota leaders worked a back channel to make it happen.

by Euan Kerr

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May 8, 2015 8:56 AM

Sinead O'Connor's 'Nothing Compares to U' hit No. 1 25 years ago

The song was written by Prince for his side project, The Family.

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May 8, 2015 8:47 AM

Wild, Twins go in opposite directions

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Wild 4-3 Thursday night, sweeping their second-round series 4-0. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins are hot as they wrapped up a home stand where they went 8-3.