/tags/minnesota Minnesota en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 12 May 2015 16:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-05-12/2015-rankings-list-most-bicycle-friendly-u-s-states The League of American Bicyclists' rankings also show that no American state scored higher than 67 points out of 100. Tue, 12 May 2015 16:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2015-05-12/2015-rankings-list-most-bicycle-friendly-u-s-states Bill Chappell /health/2015-05-04/as-avian-flu-outbreak-continues-to-spread-officials-seek-to-contain-it As the number of farms hit with avian flu grows over 100 nationwide, regulators are implementing containment plans meant to stop the virus’ spread, spare… Mon, 04 May 2015 15:59:27 GMT /health/2015-05-04/as-avian-flu-outbreak-continues-to-spread-officials-seek-to-contain-it Harvest Public Media /npr-news/2014-11-10/want-to-grow-these-apples-youll-have-to-join-the-club New brands are reshaping the apple aisle of supermarkets. Many are "club apples" --varieties that are controlled and managed by select groups of farmers. Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:04:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-11-10/want-to-grow-these-apples-youll-have-to-join-the-club Dan Charles /business/2014-10-03/minnesota-takes-a-stand-on-making-bakken-oil-trains-safer Oil trains are one of the clearest connections between the Bakken oil field in North Dakota and regular Americans. In 2008, no oil left North Dakota by… Fri, 03 Oct 2014 11:00:00 GMT /business/2014-10-03/minnesota-takes-a-stand-on-making-bakken-oil-trains-safer Emily Guerin /npr-news/2014-05-21/why-those-tiny-microbeads-in-soap-may-pose-problem-for-great-lakes The plastic beads in some face soaps look a lot like fish food when they end up in the water. Two states are close to banning the beads, which researchers say can spread toxins through the food chain. Wed, 21 May 2014 07:20:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-05-21/why-those-tiny-microbeads-in-soap-may-pose-problem-for-great-lakes Cheryl Corley /npr-news/2014-05-20/poll-yes-to-medical-marijuana-not-so-much-for-recreational-pot Almost half the states have passed laws easing access to marijuana for medical or recreational use. But most Americans have reservations, especially when it comes to access by young people. Tue, 20 May 2014 17:24:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-05-20/poll-yes-to-medical-marijuana-not-so-much-for-recreational-pot Nancy Shute /npr-news/2014-04-01/healthcare-gov-woes-frustrate-last-minute-shoppers-and-helpers People turned out in droves Monday to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. They found long lines and eager helpers. Some will have to return later to finish up. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:10:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-04-01/healthcare-gov-woes-frustrate-last-minute-shoppers-and-helpers NPR Staff /npr-news/2013-08-21/with-an-urban-face-lift-vintage-bike-polo-picks-up-speed Several vintage sports have seen resurgence among young people lately: roller derby, kickball and even bocce ball. But one century-old sport hasn't just found new fans; it's getting an urban face-lift. Wed, 21 Aug 2013 07:04:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-21/with-an-urban-face-lift-vintage-bike-polo-picks-up-speed Hilary Stohs-Krause /npr-news/2013-08-08/3-winning-powerball-tickets-sold-2-in-n-j-1-in-minnesota The winners will share a $448.4 million jackpot — the third-largest in Powerball history. Now might be a good time to check in on any relatives you have in Minnesota and New Jersey. Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:30:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-08/3-winning-powerball-tickets-sold-2-in-n-j-1-in-minnesota Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-08-05/4-year-old-re-elected-mayor-of-minnesota-town Bobby Tufts' second job will be at a pre-school. As a student. For the second year in a row he won the mayoral contest in tiny Dorset, Minn., which actually doesn't have its own government. Mon, 05 Aug 2013 14:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-05/4-year-old-re-elected-mayor-of-minnesota-town Mark Memmott