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January 13, 2015 4:00 AM

The middle aged, especially men, are at a growing risk of suicide

In 2013, 683 people committed suicide in the state. More than 30 percent of them, or 209, were men between the ages of 45 and 64.

by Peter Cox

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January 12, 2015 8:29 AM

Transportation funding a top issue early in session

DFLers in the Minnesota Senate are expected to release a transportation funding plan Monday that would raise new tax revenue for roads, bridges and transit.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Pugmire

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January 12, 2015 8:27 AM

Anonymous 4 ends 30 years of making music with final album

After more than 30 years of touring and 20 albums worth of music, the group's members are moving on to new projects.

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January 12, 2015 4:00 AM

High out-of-pocket costs fueling retail clinic growth

While convenience was the impetus for retail clinics, their relatively low cost is fueling their growth.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 9, 2015 12:57 PM

Minneapolis Fed chief: Oil price drop good for economy, consumers

Narayana Kocherlakota talked oil, employment and interest rates during a wide-ranging public forum Thursday night.

by Matt Sepic

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January 9, 2015 10:00 AM

Winter back with a vengeance

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about this week's bitter cold.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 9, 2015 10:00 AM

Lawmakers seek to address doctor shortages across the state

Lawmakers introduced their first bills Thursday. One of those bills in the Senate aims to encourage more doctors and other medical professionals to work in rural and underserved areas.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 9, 2015 10:00 AM

Minnesota hockey icon J.P. Parise dead at 73

Parise died of lung cancer Wednesday. His son, Wild star Zack Parise, did not play against the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.

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January 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Minority groups deeply dissatisfied with child protection services

Children of color are much more likely to be reported to Minnesota's child protection system than white children, but a group of African-American professionals is concerned that the response is now too hands-off.

by Sasha Aslanian