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5 tips for spotting and debunking disinformation this election year

5 tips for spotting and debunking disinformation this election year

People who study misinformation say it’s easy to fall for and spread falsehoods. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with experts about what makes us believe things that aren’t true and how to spot and debunk disinformation.
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Catharine Richert

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Legislation would create temporary licenses for cannabis businesses in Minnesota

Legislation would create temporary licenses for cannabis businesses in Minnesota

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is proposing changes to the state’s marijuana law, including one that would allow the issuance of a set number of temporary licenses.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Cari Spencer

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Timberwolves sideline Towns for the game against the Pacers with left knee trouble

Timberwolves sideline Towns for the game against the Pacers with left knee trouble

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns was ruled out of the game at Indiana because of what the team listed as left knee soreness. The Athletic and ESPN reported that Towns has a torn meniscus and was mulling options for treatment.
by The Associated Press

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Three Twin Cities arts organizations announce new seasons, shows

Three Twin Cities arts organizations announce new seasons, shows

The Twin Cities performing arts scene’s next season includes the world premiere of “Purple Rain,” a diverse season without world premieres at The Guthrie Theater, and Minnesota Opera's blend of classic and new works.
by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have role in igniting Texas wildfire

Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have role in igniting Texas wildfire

The utility provider Xcel Energy says its facilities appeared to have played a role in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew to the largest blaze in state history. The provider made the statement in a news release Thursday.
by The Associated Press

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Watch: President Joe Biden delivers State of the Union address

Watch: President Joe Biden delivers State of the Union address

President Biden delivered his final State of the Union before the 2024 election.
by NPR Staff and MPR News Staff

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Battle's career-high 32 points sends Minnesota women past Rutgers 77-69 in Big Ten tourney

Battle's career-high 32 points sends Minnesota women past Rutgers 77-69 in Big Ten tourney

Amaya Battle scored a career-high 32 points and Minnesota avenged a previous defeat against Rutgers beating the Scarlet Knights 77-69 in an opening-round game of the Big Ten Conference Tournament. 
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Fewer fish and more algae? Scientists seek to understand impacts of historic lack of Great Lakes ice

Fewer fish and more algae? Scientists seek to understand impacts of historic lack of Great Lakes ice

An unusually warm winter has left the Great Lakes all but devoid of ice and sent scientists scrambling to understand the possible consequences as climate change accelerates.
by The Associated Press

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Boeing is withholding key details about door plug on Alaska 737 Max 9 jet, NTSB says

Boeing is withholding key details about door plug on Alaska 737 Max 9 jet, NTSB says

At a Senate hearing, the top federal safety investigator said Boeing has still not provided crucial details about who opened the door plug from an Alaska Airlines 737 Max jet before a midair blowout.
by Joel Rose

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