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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news
By Cody Nelson
Digital producer for MPR News
Megan Bah of Hutchinson is donating her breast milk to a St. Paul mother. She says it’s a way to honor her late daughter. Read more →
Maroon 5 might be the biggest musical act in the world that nobody really likes (aside from maybe Coldplay), but they have a chance to redeem themselves at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday.
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North Dakotans will vote soon on Measure 3: a proposed law to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older while expunging convictions for marijuana-related crimes.
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School officials are investigating racist messages left on a freshman’s door room door. Read more →
The campaign ad for gubernatorial candidate Tim Pawlenty pairs the officers with text that appears not to square with Minneapolis’ sanctuary city policy. Read more →
Got seeds? Got cones? If so, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to pay you for helping grow the state’s future forests. Read more →
A 21-year-old pilot must’ve had luck on his side in an emergency landing Thursday morning near Watkins, Minn.
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A nasty red tide in south Florida can be blamed on pollution and heat. Read more →
Here’s a lesson in political distractions, courtesy of the Verge. It involves Bigfoot erotica and a Virginia congressional race.
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Turns out it takes some expertise to cook with raw wild mushrooms and berries.
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Fever and vomiting were the first signs. Then he became delirious and the fever got higher. Read more →
Officials say it’s about engaging the community by tossing volunteers in jail for the night. It’ll cost you $40, but you get a complimentary mugshot.
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Kid Rock hasn’t officially announced his run for U.S. Senate, but a nonprofit is already accusing him of violating federal elections laws.
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The officer is on administrative leave. Read more →