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November 6, 2019 3:00 PM

Roots Beyond Race: Take a deep dive into all Minnesota's heritage groups

A new APM Research Lab data project aims to give Americans a more layered look at our complex cultural heritage — and to help people better understand themselves and their neighbors.

by Riham Feshir and Andi Egbert

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November 6, 2019 1:42 PM

Indigenous baby food aims to improve health of babies and the environment

Indigenous Peoples Task Force in Minneapolis is preparing to release a baby food next year under the brand name Indigi-Baby. It will be made from traditional Native American ingredients like wild rice, Gete-Okosomin squash and rutabaga.

by Max Nesterak

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November 6, 2019 9:09 AM

A lot of 'yes' in Minnesota school referendums

There were quite a few happy superintendents across the state Wednesday morning, especially in rural Minnesota where voters backed many school spending requests.

by Dan Gunderson and MPRNews Staff

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November 6, 2019 8:41 AM

Climate Curious: How could the Line 3 oil pipeline affect our climate?

Minnesota regulators required a detailed analysis of emissions resulting from building the pipeline and burning the oil that it would carry over the next several decades.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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November 6, 2019 5:20 AM

Moorhead Schools pass bond referendum 3 to 1 in favor

Moorhead will also see former city council member Larry Seljevold and Steve Lindaas join the city council.

by Matt Mikus

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November 5, 2019 11:52 PM

Larson elected for second term as Duluth mayor

Emily Larson was reelected for a second term as Duluth Mayor Tuesday night. She won 64 percent of the vote, defeating political newcomer David Nolle.

by Dan Kraker

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November 5, 2019 11:31 PM

Majority of voters support current St. Paul trash collection

St. Paul will continue to run garbage collection after voters supported the current ordinance. Preliminary results show the yes vote won with 63 percent to the no vote’s 37 percent.

by Nancy Lebens and Nina Moini

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November 5, 2019 8:00 PM

State investigators say man died of suicide in Cottage Grove police standoff

The death followed a violent morning where police say Noah Erickson of White Bear Lake kidnapped one woman and sexually assaulted her roommate and stole several vehicles at gunpoint, before exchanging gunfire with law enforcement.

by Cody Nelson