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Where to embrace the charm of fall in Minnesota
Discover the best fall activities in Minnesota, from apple orchards to pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Plan your day trips now to make the most of your autumn. MPR News staff share their favorite places and activities from all across the state.
Despite efforts of 3 U.S. administrations, migrant families keep crossing the border
Immigration authorities arrested more families in August than in any month on record. U.S. officials have long grappled with discouraging families from coming — and found there are no easy solutions.
Vaccines are still tested with horseshoe crab blood. The industry is finally changing
The horseshoe crab bleeding industry is in transition. One biomedical company agreed to more oversight, and a regulatory group is paving the way for drug companies to use animal-free alternatives.
National UAW strike expands to Twin Cities area
Workers picketed for a second day outside of an auto parts warehouse in Plymouth, Minn., on Saturday after United Auto Workers leaders expanded the union's strike against the Big Three automakers.
Minnesota cannabis boss quits after questions raised about her background
Erin DuPree, named Thursday to lead the Office of Cannabis Management, left the job Friday after online evidence emerged showing she sold products that had more THC than the state allowed and owed tens of thousands in debts and tax liens. 
A Taylor Swift Instagram post helped drive a surge in voter registration
More than 35,000 new voters registered at Vote.org after the singer posted a link on her Instagram Stories. "I've heard you raise your voices, and I know how powerful they are," Swift wrote.
Thomas attended fundraisers for conservative political group, ProPublica report says
A new report from ProPublica claims that Thomas has maintained a close relationship with the Koch network and that on at least two occasions, he spoke at fundraising events for the organization.
Authorities search for suspect wanted in Minnesota killing who was mistakenly released from jail
Kevin Mason was arrested in Indianapolis on three warrants — including murder — accused of killing Dontevius A. Catchings, 29, in June 2021 outside a Minneapolis church after the funeral of a mutual friend.