Best Learning To Dance In The Rain Podcasts (2025)

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Minnesota Now: April 29, 2025 54:35

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The race to fill Democratic Sen. Tina Smith's seat in Washington just got more crowded. U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced Tuesday she is pursuing the job, joining a growing field of candidates. We find out what this means for Minnesota politics. We hear from Minnesotans about President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. Plus, a Minnesota medica…

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Minnesota podcast is providing patient-centered insights into health care industry 10:25

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Between Mayo Clinic, the University of Minnesota Medical School, and companies like 3M, it's no secret that Minnesota is a hub for medical startups and innovation. But it often takes years for new treatments and practices to hit the mainstream. Two Minnesotans in the health care industry started a podcast called “Patient Innovations” to inform pati…

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Minnesota girls flag football season kicks off for the first time 10:19

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There haven’t been many options for girls who want to play football on a team. But that’s changing thanks to the explosive rise of flag football, one of the nation’s fastest-growing high school sports. Fifteen states have created official high school programs. While Minnesota is not one of them, 51 schools across the state are now competing in a le…

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M Health Fairview to remove race as a factor in pregnancy, maternal health screenings 9:21

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M Health Fairview says it’s found a way to help eliminate racial and ethnic bias in pregnancy and delivery care by removing race as a factor for various screenings and tests related to pregnancy. By July, all pregnant patients at M Health Fairview will be universally screened for various maternal and fetal conditions. That includes diseases that ar…

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A look at the growing field of candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat 5:09

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U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced Tuesday she will skip a run for a fifth term and instead throw her hat into the race for U.S. Senate. Craig is among a few prominent DFL candidates hoping to succeed U.S. Sen. Tina Smith in 2026. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and former state Senate Minority Leader Melisa López Franzen have also joined the race. MPR News s…

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Minnesota Now: April 28, 2025 54:06

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Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to move in across Minnesota, with a significant threat of tornadoes, heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail. We'll talk to MPR meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber about what to expect and how to prepare. The rate of Black home ownership has fallen over the past 50 years in Minnesota. We'll learn more about a new stu…

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Timberwolves one win away from advancing in playoffs 9:44

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The Timberwolves are going back to Los Angeles with a 3-1 lead in their playoff series against the Lakers. At the start of the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game in Minneapolis, the Wolves were lagging by 10 points. But they came back to win 116 to 113. Now the Wolves need to win one more time to move to the next round of the playoffs. The next game i…

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City partnership expands dance education at Minneapolis Public Schools 9:47

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A new partnership is providing dance education at every Minneapolis Public Schools elementary school. The city is set to approve $350,000 per year so the district to expand dance programming. Joining Minnesota Now to talk about the new programming is two people who are closely involved. Lori Ledoux is the K-12 arts content lead with Minneapolis Pub…

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State report finds Black homeownership has fallen in Minnesota over last 50 years 8:48

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A new report by the state of Minnesota reaffirms what many housing researchers have known: far fewer Black Minnesotans own their homes compared to white Minnesotans. And the rate of Black homeownership has fallen since the 1970s, only widening that gap. Jeff Howison, a state demographer, recently looked at these trends in more detail using U.S. Cen…

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Damaging winds, large hail and strong tornadoes in play for Monday evening 5:32

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A second round of storms is expected to move across the Upper Midwest Monday afternoon. It could bring destructive winds, large hail and strong tornadoes to central and southeastern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities metro. The National Weather Service has put the region at a level 4 out of 5 risk for severe weather, with other parts of the state…

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S15 Ep7: BEN SHEPHARD ON HIS INCREDIBLE CAREER, NEW REALITY SHOW AND HIS #FITATFIFTY CHALLENGE 44:46

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This week on the @Monday_mile_series, I’m joined by the wonderful @benshephard! Ben has been anchoring morning television for over 20 years, from his early mornings on @gmb to now hosting @thismorning with the lovely Cat Deeley. This week we chat about Ben’s incredible challenge #Fitatfifty, from what inspired him, and how he’s found the challenge …

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Whiplash Talk, April 26, 2025 55:02

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Whiplash Talk with Sunshine Discussing Life and all things spiritual and QBy [email protected] (Author)

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Over-allocated Attention and the Associated Stress - DBR 077 54:26

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Our attention is over-allocated by a nexus of events. This episode is what to do about that. I'm gonna acknowledge something that I'm not a big fan of. Apparently April is stress awareness month. So, if you weren't aware of stress, stress is a thing. I think most of us are aware of it. I don't want to be a curmudgeon but oh my word. Yes, I'm alread…

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Minnesota Now: April 24, 2025 55:27

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The social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, is suing to block Minnesota's law that bans people from using deepfakes to influence elections. The company says the law violates free speech protections. We learn more about the ins and outs of the lawsuit. Hmong and Lao veterans who served during the Vietnam War are getting recognition. We le…

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Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban 10:15

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The social media platform X, run by Elon Musk, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Minnesota law barring the use of deepfakes to influence an election. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday against Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, claims the law — passed with bipartisan support in the Legislature in 2023 — violates free speech rights. The law…

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Art in Bloom returns to the Minneapolis Institute of Art 9:29

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Thursday marks the first day of Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art! The four-day festival is free and showcases floral interpretations of art from the MIA’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 professional and amateur florists. It’s the 41st year of Art in Bloom. For many, it’s a sign that spring is officially here and warm…

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Brooklyn Park considering law limiting where sex offenders can live 10:27

5d ago10:27

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Brooklyn Park is considering restricting where sex offenders can live in the city. In Minnesota, not every city is required to have rules on the books that prevent sex offenders from living near schools, daycares or parks. Brooklyn Park Police Inspector Matt Rabe discovered that more sex offenders reside in Brooklyn Park than other Twin Cities subu…

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Bill granting benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans passes Minnesota Senate 8:41

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The Minnesota Senate has passed a bill providing some benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who helped the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. In the 1960s and early ‘70s, the CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong people in an operation known as the Secret War. Many of those recruits lost their lives. Others fled their home country when the war e…

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Minnesota Now: April 23, 2025 56:31

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More than 200 colleges and universities have signed onto a letter opposing what they call "government overreach." Among the signees is the president of Macalester College. We talk to her about why she's taking a stand. Minnesota's bear population is moving further south and even into the Twin Cities suburbs. A biologist from the Minnesota DNR share…

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Out to Lunch: Anton Treuer has found healing in learning to love all parts of his identity 17:12

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On Minnesota Now, we get to hear from so many different people in Minnesota over the phone and in the studio. But we don’t often meet them in the community, where news — and life — happens. In our series Out to Lunch, we sit down for a meal with people from Minnesota news and culture to get to know them better. This time, we take a short trip throu…

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Weather update: warm, sunny weekend to follow Thursday rain 4:49

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Wednesday has brought remarkably warm and sunny weather to Minnesota. Thursday may counter with clouds and rain showers. MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins MPR News host Emily Bright with details on the forecast, plus the latest on funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate centers.…

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'It's a great time to be a bear': Biologist explains population trends as hibernation ends 9:06

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It is the time of year when bears are coming out of hibernation and looking about for their next meal. Maybe you have seen a bear this season or heard of one in the neighborhood. This is a possibility not only for people who live in northern Minnesota. There have been bear sightings in the Twin Cities region this year. Andy Tri, bear project leader…

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Minnesota colleges sign onto letter condemning 'government overreach' 10:51

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More than 300 college presidents and administrators from around the country signed a letter denouncing “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” in higher education. By noon Wednesday, at least eight Minnesota colleges had joined the growing list of signees. Since President Donald Trump was elected to office, his administratio…

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Minnesota Now: April 22, 2025 55:55

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Starting in May, the federal government plans to get tough on student loan borrowers who are far behind on their payments. A financial counselor broke down what that means and what to do if you're struggling to keep up with your debt. For many Hmong elders who don't read their native language, written translation doesn't mean much. That's why one a…

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Local comedian explores intersection of Native humor and grief 12:13

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Tuesday night at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, a show will explore the intersections of grief and humor in Native culture. It’s called “Death, Grief and Dying: Indigenous Humor While Crying” and it’s a show very personal to its creator Trish Cook. Cook is a comedian and a citizen of the Red Lake Nation. She joined MPR News host Emily Bright t…

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First of its kind audiobook created for Hmong who don't read their native language 12:40

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You may not know that many Hmong elders do not read or write their native language. It's a language with a strong oral tradition and was not formally written until the 1950s. A new audiobook aims to meet Hmong listeners where they're at. It's one of few English books translated into Hmong and recorded in Hmong. 'The Hungry Season: A Journey of War,…

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A St. Thomas student's reflections on mourning Pope Francis in Rome 6:37

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The death of Pope Francis Monday is still fresh for Catholics around the world. It kicked off a nine day mourning period. That means there's a lot going on in Vatican City, especially since there are many Easter tourists still in town from the holiday over the weekend. Clare Willson is a St. Thomas University sophomore in a Catholic studies course …

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The state of student loans as the Trump administration begins debt collection 9:44

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The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday it will begin collecting student loans that are in default starting in May. According to data from The New York Federal Reserve, Minnesota has about 844,000 student loan borrowers, for a total balance of $28 billion. Of those borrowers, about one percent are delinquent. In an uncertain economy, ther…

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068721 Deep Ocean Titanium + Universe Gongs (Reissue) 4:56

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You're listening to a 42" Deep Ocean Titanium Gong and a 42" Universe Gong, performed by Christina, Founder of Space 2B. Space 2B is a collective of mindfulness mentors who share a belief that meditation and sound can transform you from the inside out. Close your eyes feel the richness of the sound waves surround you. This was recorded with our 3Di…

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Timberwolves and Wild both look to make playoff run 10:27

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The playoffs have begun for the Wolves and the Wild. The Timberwolves dominated their first post-season game against the L.A. Lakers on Saturday. They were up against not only LeBron James, but also Luka Dončić, who you may remember helped keep Minnesota out of the NBA finals when he played for the Dallas Mavericks last year. But that didn't stop t…

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Minnesota Now: April 21, 2025 54:18

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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He was the first non-European head in centuries to lead the Roman Catholic Church. We'll hear how Catholics in Minnesota are mourning and reflecting. We'll also learn more about the Pope's impact and his legacy as a changemaker in the church. New data shows how tribally-owned businesses across the country are…

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Minnesota doctor says FDA weight-loss drug cutoff is ‘devastating’ for patients 10:38

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The amount of weight loss drugs on the market is about to shrink dramatically and cut thousands of Americans off from cheaper obesity drugs as the FDA halts the sale of copycats. Companies and pharmacies were able to sell a cheaper alternative to the weight loss drug Wegovy and Ozempic because of a shortage of a protein called semaglutide, which he…

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New data provides first look at tribally owned businesses 9:50

8d ago9:50

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New data from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve is giving a first look at tribally-owned businesses across the country and their impact on economic development. The data was collected by the Center for Indian Country Development, which is within the Minneapolis Federal Reserve. It finds that nearly every federally recognized tribe owns businesses and…

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St. Paul's ‘The Catholic Guy’ says Pope Francis navigated the ‘uncomfortable middle’ 12:56

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Pope Francis appeared in St. Peter's Square to bless thousands of people on Easter Sunday. A day later, thousands are gathering there again, this time to mourn his death. Mourners are also gathering at the Cathedral of St. Paul Monday for a special mass getting underway at noon. MPR News reporter Mark Zdechlik has been at the Cathedral all morning …

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S15 Ep6: ROB MADDEN ON THE PROS AND CONS OF WEARABLE TECH, REDUCING MICRO DOPAMINE HITS AND SLEEP OPTIMISATION 33:53

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Welcome to another episode of the @Monday_mile_series and this week I’m joined by performance coach and physio @rob_opti7se Rob specialising in recovery optimisation and sleep, from training the some of the biggest athletes in the world like Antony Joshua, to entertainment artists like Oasis, Rob has done it all. This week we discuss the pros and c…

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Yes! You CAN Be Happy At Work - DBR 076 41:43

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The happiness at work episode. Yay. I’m happy to be at work. Last time we talked about pessimism versus optimism. A closely related subject is happiness versus misery. I do think that optimism is critical. I've heard it said that your number one goal as an entrepreneur is to protect your optimism. I think it's that important. If you’re in the knowl…

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Minnesota Now: April 17, 2025 58:59

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Autism diagnoses are up across the U.S. The country's top health official asserts it's due to an unidentified environmental toxin. Scientists and advocates say it's better screenings. We'll talk to an autism advocate focused on Somali Minnesotans, whose children are diagnosed three times more than the state average. A new study has found traffic in…

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Local nursing school graduates a record 40 percent male nursing class 8:11

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In Minnesota and across the country, more men are choosing nursing as a career. In this year’s class of new nurses, there are more men going into the profession than ever. Over the last ten years, the number of men in the field has increased by nearly 60 percent. Earlier this week, nurses at Rasmussen University's Bloomington campus celebrated its …

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Professional Help: Help me get back to the dentist 8:14

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We all need a little help to get through life sometimes. From everyday questions to more complex problems, we’re asking the experts to lend us a hand. Throughout the series Professional Help, we’ll hear some direct advice, for us not-so-direct Minnesotans. For many adults, booking routine dentist appointments isn’t always top of mind. Research show…

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Study: More SUVs on Minnesota roads are making traffic worse 10:41

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A new study has found traffic in Minnesota is getting worse due in part to the increase in trucks and SUVs on the roads. The study was co-authored by David Levinson, a transportation professor at the University of Sydney in Australia. Levinson previously worked at the University of Minnesota for ten years. He talked with Minnesota Now senior produc…

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Amid a rift in the Canada-U.S. relationship, MPR News checks in with our northern neighbors 10:21

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For decades, Minnesotans and Canadians have been friends and trading partners, easily moving and trading across our shared border. But President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and calls for Canada to become the United States’ 51st state have raised questions about Minnesotans relationship with our neighbors to the north. MPR News host Angela Davis …

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As conversations about autism are back in the spotlight, a Minnesota Somali advocate weighs in 11:13

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A new report from the CDC indicates autism diagnoses are increasing in the U.S., but the reason as to why is pitting members of the Trump administration against scientists, researchers and community advocates. In a press conference Wednesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argued autism is a preventable disease. “This is …

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Minnesota Now: April 16, 2025 54:46

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The number of international students in Minnesota whose visas have been revoked is growing. Some are taking legal action against the federal government. We talk to the lawyer representing two students who are suing to stay in the U.S. and study. A Twin Cities organization has been trying to close the reading gap among Black students for decades. We…

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Minneapolis reading program aims to sharpen skills, strengthen community 9:59

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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education sent letters to state leaders that said schools could lose federal funding if they failed to follow the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws. That includes DEI programs that “advantage one’s race over another.” If schools do not follow this order, the Trump administration sa…

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'Every woman has a story:' Minnesota Women's Press founder, editor reflect on 40 years 10:18

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Forty years ago Wednesday, the first issue of a new, biweekly newspaper went out across the Twin Cities. The idea was to share stories “about women, by women and for women,” according to Minnesota Women’s Press’ current owner and editor, Mikki Morrisette. The publication is now a monthly magazine that is published online and stocked at more than 36…

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A spring weather update, just in time for April showers 4:52

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Wednesday may be the last chance to enjoy sunny spring weather for a few days, with rain on the way. MPR’s chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about how this spring is shaping up.By Minnesota Public Radio

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How to protect your garden from jumping worms 8:45

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The warmer temperatures have gardeners across the state getting their beds ready and planting seedlings. Part of that work is keeping plants protected from critters that might snack on them, like bunnies, deer or insects. And there’s a newer threat in town: an invasive species that has become common in the state. They are called jumping worms and t…

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Attorney for Minnesota students suing ICE says more lawsuits to follow in coming days 9:45

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At least three international students in Minnesota have filed lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security and ICE claiming the agencies unlawfully terminated their legal student statuses. A growing number of students across Minnesota have received notice their student visas have been revoked since President Donald Trump vowed to crack down…

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Minnesota Now: April 15, 2025 54:21

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Real ID is really happening. Beginning May 7, anyone who is planning to fly domestically will need this form of identification or a passport. The state's program director of driver services joined the show to share what you need to know before you head to the DMV. April 15 is Tax Day, and the Trump administration recently announced a major change t…

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Federal funding in jeopardy for Stillwater PFAS clean up 10:01

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The City of Stillwater is planning to build a temporary facility to remove PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, from one of its wells. That well and one other were shut off two years ago after showing unsafe levels of the chemicals, according to state health guidelines. Stillwater is not alone in facing problems with PFAS in drinking water, and w…

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