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Envrionment becomes key voter concern in Minn., across U.S.

As we progress toward the 2020 election, the political discord surrounding climate change and the environment is heating up, with Republicans taking aim at the Green New Deal and Democratic activists fighting for legislation to tackle climate change.

— Photos by New York Times (left) and Associated Press

Perennial campaign issues like the economy, health care and immigration have long driven voters to the polls. But, in the face of growing international concern about the planet's future, climate change and the environment are emerging as key concerns.

State's small dairy farms struggle to survive

Dairy farmers gathered at the Greenwald Pub in Greenwald, Minn., on Tuesday to discuss ideas for saving small dairies that are pressured by low prices

The trend is the same across the country. Since 2000, more than 64,000 dairies with fewer than 200 cows have closed. Over that same period, the number of mega-dairies — those with 1,000 or more cows — has more than doubled.

'It's tragic': Dozens at Minneapolis Buddhist temple honor victims of Sri Lanka attack

People attending the memorial service held candles during a moment of silence to remember the bombing victims.

On Sunday evening, more than 30 people gathered at the Minnesota Buddhist Vihara in north Minneapolis to send peaceful energy and blessings to the victims of the attacks in Sri Lanka.

Trail users decry 'deforestation' along path prepping for SWLRT

Kenilworth trail will close soon for three years as construction begins on the Southwest Light Rail Transit project.

Later this month, builders will begin cutting down more than a thousand trees to make way for the $2 billion Southwest Light Rail Transit project, which will connect Minneapolis to Eden Prairie. The removal of trees and thicket on the trail would be a tangible sign construction of the largest public works project in Minnesota history is moving forward.

Green light given to $444K project along Lake Nokomis' shoreline

The weather was just right for a walk and a bit of stick tossing on Lake Nokomis on Tuesday.

Seeding of native plants is likely to begin in summer, end by fall.

With meter rate changes, free parking vanishes in downtown Minneapolis

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Former Gophers linebacker Cashman climbs the NFL draft board

Blake Cashman's standout performance at the NFL scouting combine, where he proved to be among the most athletic linebackers in the 2019 class, led scouts and analysts alike to reconsider pre-draft rankings.

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Twins sweep Orioles with tight 4-3 victory, remain atop AL Central

Willians Astudillo doubled home a run, and Byron Buxton extended his major league lead in doubles to produce another run, and the Twins completed a three-wins-in-24-hours sweep of the Orioles.

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Minnesota hemp industry is growing like a weed

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on April 18, delivering his second State of the City address.

Taking the 'warrior' out of Minneapolis policing

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