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End-of-session drama raises larger question for Dayton, GOP leaders: What does compromise even look like anymore?

The disconnect at the Capitol is not so much about political philosophy, but over what even constitutes compromise these days — what “halfway” looks like.

Politics & Policy Where key issues ended up at the close of Minnesota's 2018 legislative session By Peter Callaghan \| 11:50 am	Politics & Policy With defeat of Farm Bill amendment, Minnesota’s powerful sugar lobby notches another win By Sam Brodey \| 08:49 am
Mental Health & Addiction Student reporters cover the U of M’s recovery community — and find supports lacking By Andy Steiner \| 08:54 am	Second Opinion Hundreds of disease outbreaks over 15 years linked to pathogens in public pools By Susan Perry \| 08:42 am
Foreign Concept South Africa grapples with a ticking 'time bomb': land ownership By Mark Porubcansky \| 09:26 am	Community Voices Obesity prevention isn’t easy and takes an all-hands-on-deck approach By Kristine Igo \| 08:00 am

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Why black students occupied the U’s administration building for 24 hours in 1969

By Tina Burnside | 09:03 am

The demonstration, which lasted twenty-four hours, was the culmination of events sparked by the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968.

Politics & Policy

As Legislature enters final days, one policy option seems more likely: Doing nothing

By Peter Callaghan | 05/18/18

Even issues that seemed to have broad agreement were faltering over details.

Sports

Lynx 'sisterhood' looking forward to season — and beyond

By Pat Borzi | 05/18/18

Sunday’s season opener against the Sparks at the Target Center could tell a lot about how Coach Cheryl Reeve’s heavily guard-oriented roster matches up.

Politics & Policy

House supplemental budget bill would create statewide ‘tip credit’ in Minnesota

By Peter Callaghan | 05/18/18

The omnibus supplemental budget bill is still being negotiated by the conference committee, but backers of the measure thought it had a good chance of being included in the final measure.

Community Voices

Why I want to increase penalties for protesters who block traffic

By Rep. Nick Zerwas | 05/18/18

I was prompted to draft my legislation after numerous constituents reached out to me expressing their frustrations with disruptive protest.

Education

How Minnesota farmers are using different plant varieties, and new techniques, to extend the state's growing season

By Taryn Phaneuf | 05/18/18

The climate presents challenges, of course, but farmers and ag researchers also see opportunities: Breeding cold-hardy fruit varieties has made the University of Minnesota a lot of money over the years, after all.

Rep. Keith Ellison, Minneapolis City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison

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Video: Rep. Ellison and Council Member Ellison sing about Vlad, Stormy and T-Paw

By MinnPost staff | 05/18/18

At MinnRoast 2018, Rep. Keith Ellison "donned" a blond wig to muse on Vladimir Putin, Robert Mueller and Stormy Daniels, et al. Minneapolis City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison accompanied.

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Metro Transit faces driver shortage

By MinnPost staff | 12:54 pm

Plus: Minneapolis residents skeptical about density; anti-malarial drug questioned; the Legacy Amendment’s arts legacy; and more.

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Politics & Policy Where key issues ended up at the close of Minnesota's 2018 legislative session By Peter Callaghan \| 11:50 am	Politics & Policy With defeat of Farm Bill amendment, Minnesota’s powerful sugar lobby notches another win By Sam Brodey \| 08:49 am
Mental Health & Addiction Student reporters cover the U of M’s recovery community — and find supports lacking By Andy Steiner \| 08:54 am	Second Opinion Hundreds of disease outbreaks over 15 years linked to pathogens in public pools By Susan Perry \| 08:42 am
Foreign Concept South Africa grapples with a ticking 'time bomb': land ownership By Mark Porubcansky \| 09:26 am	Community Voices Obesity prevention isn’t easy and takes an all-hands-on-deck approach By Kristine Igo \| 08:00 am

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End-of-session drama raises larger question for Dayton, GOP leaders: What does compromise even look like anymore?

Where key issues ended up at the close of Minnesota's 2018 legislative session

With defeat of Farm Bill amendment, Minnesota’s powerful sugar lobby notches another win

Student reporters cover the U of M’s recovery community — and find supports lacking

Hundreds of disease outbreaks over 15 years linked to pathogens in public pools

South Africa grapples with a ticking 'time bomb': land ownership

Obesity prevention isn’t easy and takes an all-hands-on-deck approach

Why black students occupied the U’s administration building for 24 hours in 1969

As Legislature enters final days, one policy option seems more likely: Doing nothing

Lynx 'sisterhood' looking forward to season — and beyond

House supplemental budget bill would create statewide ‘tip credit’ in Minnesota

Why I want to increase penalties for protesters who block traffic

How Minnesota farmers are using different plant varieties, and new techniques, to extend the state's growing season

Video: Rep. Ellison and Council Member Ellison sing about Vlad, Stormy and T-Paw

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Metro Transit faces driver shortage

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