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Remembering ornithologist Thomas Sadler Roberts: Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Remembering ornithologist Thomas Sadler Roberts: Minnesota Sounds and Voices

Along with spring, migratory birds are back. More than a century ago, their seasonal arrival was the object of intense interest by one of the state's most important ornithologists, Thomas Sadler Roberts.
by Dan Olson

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DFL lawmaker: Compromise reached on frac sand regulations

DFL lawmaker: Compromise reached on frac sand regulations

The lawmaker who has pushed this year for tougher state regulation of the frac sand mining industry on Tuesday said DFL legislative leaders have reached a compromise on the legislation.
by Stephanie Hemphill and Elizabeth Dunbar

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How can civility be improved between supporters and opponents of same sex marriage?

Gov. Mark Dayton will sign legislation that legalizes same-sex marriage in Minnesota. The bill signing comes after two years of debate, at times polarizing, across the state. Sen. Jeff Hayden, DFL-Minneapolis, said he expects life to return to normal soon after Aug. 1 when the new law will take effect. “Hopefully, when we pass this…
by Michael Olson

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Minneapolis schools propose reforms to boost student achievement

Minneapolis schools propose reforms to boost student achievement

Minneapolis Public Schools officials want to give schools more autonomy on budgets, hiring and schedules. The effort is aimed at improving the performance of Minneapolis students and closing the achievement gap between white students and students of color.
by Tim Post

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St. Paul dresses in gay pride colors

St. Paul dresses in gay pride colors

Tim Nelson reports this morning that St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman is issuing a proclamation temporarily renaming the city’s landmark Wabasha Street Freedom Bridge the “Wabasha Street Freedom to Marry Bridge.” The executive order comes as the state Senate is preparing to vote to make same sex marriage legal in the state, just days after…
by Hart Van Denburg

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How would your life change if same-sex marriage passes in Minnesota?

Same-sex couples who’ve been together for years will soon have the option of getting married if the Minnesota Senate, as expected, passes legislation Monday legalizing same-sex marriage and recognizing out-of-state marriages, writes MPR News reporter Rupa Shenoy. Many Minnesota couples are trying to understand how their lives will change. One of those couples is Lisa…
by Michael Olson

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2 Minneapolis officers shot, suspect dead

2 Minneapolis officers shot, suspect dead

Two Minneapolis police officers were shot this afternoon while searching for a suspect in the 2700 block of Bryant Avenue South, and the suspect has died, according to police. The officers are in stable condition, and their names have not been released.
by Madeleine Baran

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