Mike Moen
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Reporter at Public News Service. Sometimes host at MPR. Blues dork. Being nice is cool.
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Worker safety at U.S. meatpacking plants is at the forefront again, with a Congressional plan to permanently increase line speeds for processing pork and poultry.
Congress looks at line speed pace for meatpacking plants
Worker safety at U.S. meatpacking plants is at the forefront again, with a Congressional plan to permanently increase line speeds for processing pork and poultry. Supporters say companies need certain...
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September 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Worker safety at U.S. meatpacking plants is at the forefront again, with a Congressional plan to permanently increase line speeds for processing pork and poultry.
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“We are artists,” Alec Ozawa says, “but we don’t create art for ourselves.”
Midwest artists bring back love for hand painted signs
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July 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
“We are artists,” Alec Ozawa says, “but we don’t create art for ourselves.”
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Minnesota and the nation are feeling the emotional weight of political violence after this weekend's assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker and the attack of a fellow legislator.
Expert: Assassination of MN lawmaker further normalizes political violence
Minnesota and the nation are feeling the emotional weight of political violence after this weekend's assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker and the attack of a fellow legislator. Rep. Melis...
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June 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Minnesota and the nation are feeling the emotional weight of political violence after this weekend's assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker and the attack of a fellow legislator.
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Poetry really is everywhere—in love, in everyday language, in life lessons—and sidewalks across the Midwest are proving it.
Step into art: Midwest cities turn sidewalk potholes into poetry
By Frankie (Amy) Felegy for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboration Poetry really is everywhere&mdas...
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June 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Poetry really is everywhere—in love, in everyday language, in life lessons—and sidewalks across the Midwest are proving it.
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Pigeon Feels Silly About Still Being A Little Scared Of Plastic Owl
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June 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Pigeon Feels Silly About Still Being A Little Scared Of Plastic Owl
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Minnesota has its own carbon emissions reduction goals in place but under a changing federal Environmental Protection Agency, it is an open question how stalled pollution enforcement will affect the Great Lakes region.
How will Great Lakes region fare with diminished EPA enforcement?
Minnesota has its own carbon emissions reduction goals in place but under a changing federal Environmental Protection Agency, it is an open question how stalled pollution enforcement will affect the G...
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May 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Minnesota has its own carbon emissions reduction goals in place but under a changing federal Environmental Protection Agency, it is an open question how stalled pollution enforcement will affect the Great Lakes region.
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This Sunday, racial-justice advocates will observe the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. A Minnesota professor who has written about activism surrounding Floyd's case says the movement still has legs to it, despite recent rhetoric.
Five years after George Floyd's murder, assessing racial justice progress
This Sunday, racial-justice advocates will observe the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. A Minnesota professor who has written about activism surrounding Floyd's case says the movement still...
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May 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This Sunday, racial-justice advocates will observe the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's murder. A Minnesota professor who has written about activism surrounding Floyd's case says the movement still has legs to it, despite recent rhetoric.
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Legal groups are weighing an appeal after a court ruling this week that left voters in several states, including North Dakota, at a disadvantage in making use of the Voting Rights Act.
Part of Voting Rights Act gutted for ND, other Midwestern states
Legal groups are weighing an appeal after a court ruling this week that left voters in several states, including North Dakota, at a disadvantage in making use of the Voting Rights Act. At issue is th...
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May 16, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Legal groups are weighing an appeal after a court ruling this week that left voters in several states, including North Dakota, at a disadvantage in making use of the Voting Rights Act.
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A Minnesota proposal is in the works that supporters say would end forced labor in correctional facilities.
Coalition wants to end 'forced labor' in MN prisons
A Minnesota proposal is in the works that supporters say would end forced labor in correctional facilities. They note the 13th Amendment was adopted nearly 160 years ago, but believe a form of slaver...
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May 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
A Minnesota proposal is in the works that supporters say would end forced labor in correctional facilities.
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to boost coal production, despite coal's shrinking presence in the energy sector.
Researchers: U.S. wouldn't see 'bang for its buck' in reviving coal
Minnesota is cited in a new research brief outlining the obstacles America would face in trying to reopen coal plants, an idea prioritized by the Trump administration. President Donald Trump has sign...
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April 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aiming to boost coal production, despite coal's shrinking presence in the energy sector.
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With planting season here, North Dakota farmers have plenty on their minds, including the escalating trade war and some hope a bipartisan bill in Congress will lead to a lot less uncertainty about the future.
ND farmers back push in Congress to rein in tariffs
With planting season here, North Dakota farmers have plenty on their minds, including the escalating trade war and some hope a bipartisan bill in Congress will lead to a lot less uncertainty about the...
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April 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
With planting season here, North Dakota farmers have plenty on their minds, including the escalating trade war and some hope a bipartisan bill in Congress will lead to a lot less uncertainty about the future.
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The Trump administration announces its new wave of tariffs Wednesday, and with U.S. Department of Agriculture funding still a question mark, Minnesota farmers are having trouble planning ahead.
Federal moves leave MN farmers in state of limbo
The Trump administration announces its new wave of tariffs Wednesday, and with U.S. Department of Agriculture funding still a question mark, Minnesota farmers are having trouble planning ahead. Ag ec...
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April 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The Trump administration announces its new wave of tariffs Wednesday, and with U.S. Department of Agriculture funding still a question mark, Minnesota farmers are having trouble planning ahead.
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AARP says it's getting thousands of phone calls from seniors worried about getting through to Social Security, as program operations are dramatically overhauled by the Trump administration.
Social Security service fallout reaches ND
AARP says it's getting thousands of phone calls from seniors worried about getting through to Social Security, as program operations are dramatically overhauled by the Trump administration. The concer...
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March 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
AARP says it's getting thousands of phone calls from seniors worried about getting through to Social Security, as program operations are dramatically overhauled by the Trump administration.
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Industry groups say Minnesota is short more than 100,000 affordable-housing units to meet demand, and project leaders have said the Trump administration's escalating trade war creates more uncertainty in addressing the critical need.
Tariff talk adds uncertainty to already stressed affordable-housing movement
Industry groups say Minnesota is short more than 100,000 affordable-housing units to meet demand, and project leaders have said the Trump administration's escalating trade war creates more uncertainty...
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March 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Industry groups say Minnesota is short more than 100,000 affordable-housing units to meet demand, and project leaders have said the Trump administration's escalating trade war creates more uncertainty in addressing the critical need.
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Republicans in Washington, D.C. remain focused on greatly reducing federal spending. However, a backlash is mounting in Congressional districts, including Minnesota, and some constituents feel ignored.
Lack of 'town halls' frustrates MN voters
Republicans in Washington, D.C. remain focused on greatly reducing federal spending. However, a backlash is mounting in Congressional districts, including Minnesota, and some constituents feel ignored...
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March 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Republicans in Washington, D.C. remain focused on greatly reducing federal spending. However, a backlash is mounting in Congressional districts, including Minnesota, and some constituents feel ignored.
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Later this month, on March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal fund that aids rural broadband service.
SCOTUS to decide future of fund seen as lifeline for rural broadband
Later this month, on March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal fund that aids rural broadband service. South Dakota advocates ...
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March 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Later this month, on March 26, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that challenges the constitutionality of a federal fund that aids rural broadband service.
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and it remains unclear if Minnesota will legalize online sports betting. Research is emerging about whether players in other states are simply having fun with it or if there are troubling patterns.
It's March Madness time, but red flags emerge with online sports betting
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and it remains unclear if Minnesota will legalize online sports betting. Research is emerging about whether players in other states are simply having fun wit...
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March 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and it remains unclear if Minnesota will legalize online sports betting. Research is emerging about whether players in other states are simply having fun with it or if there are troubling patterns.
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A South Dakota Senate committee considers several bills today to overhaul rules for getting citizen-led measures on the ballot.
Rule changes sought for SD citizen-backed ballot questions
A South Dakota Senate committee considers several bills today to overhaul rules for getting citizen-led measures on the ballot. The proposals are drawing sharp debate about the future of direct democ...
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March 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
A South Dakota Senate committee considers several bills today to overhaul rules for getting citizen-led measures on the ballot.
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People in Colorado and seven other Mountain West states may want to see changes in the federal government writ large but they oppose cuts to agencies charged with protecting public lands, wildlife and other natural resources, according to the latest Conservation in the West poll by Colorado College.
Poll: MAGA voters oppose cuts to parks, forest, wildlife agencies
People in Colorado and seven other Mountain West states may want to see changes in the federal government writ large but they oppose cuts to agencies charged with protecting public lands, wildlife and...
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February 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
People in Colorado and seven other Mountain West states may want to see changes in the federal government writ large but they oppose cuts to agencies charged with protecting public lands, wildlife and other natural resources, according to the latest Conservation in the West poll by Colorado College.
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The term winter blues gets thrown around this time of year. However, researchers say for some, it can be a serious concern, noting up to 6% of the U.S. population suffers from seasonal affective disorder.
Showing serious cases of winter blues the door
Minnesota is in the depths of extremely cold and occasionally snowy weather this February. These familiar winter conditions might have some feeling down, and experts caution it's not something to ig...
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February 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The term winter blues gets thrown around this time of year. However, researchers say for some, it can be a serious concern, noting up to 6% of the U.S. population suffers from seasonal affective disorder.
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Events for Black History Month are being held around the U.S.
In South Dakota, leaders of the state's main history museum, which is currently under renovation, hope the public chips in with artifacts to give future attractions more depth.
In South Dakota, leaders of the state's main history museum, which is currently under renovation, hope the public chips in with artifacts to give future attractions more depth.
Short on artifacts, SD historians ask for help recognizing Black trailblazers
Events for Black History Month are being held around the U.S. In South Dakota, leaders of the state's main history museum, which is currently under renovation, hope the public chips in with artifacts...
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February 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Events for Black History Month are being held around the U.S.
In South Dakota, leaders of the state's main history museum, which is currently under renovation, hope the public chips in with artifacts to give future attractions more depth.
In South Dakota, leaders of the state's main history museum, which is currently under renovation, hope the public chips in with artifacts to give future attractions more depth.
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A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over its budget-cutting plans targeting medical research led by colleges and universities.
Amid scientists' warnings, Trump admin. sued over medical research cuts
A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over its budget-cutting plans targeting medical research led by colleges and universities. Their allies warn of negative consequences for cur...
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February 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
A lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration over its budget-cutting plans targeting medical research led by colleges and universities.
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Trump's return to the White House has involved a heavy dose of controversial executive orders. And access granted to wealthy adviser Elon Musk is raising legal and ethical questions as he looks to drastically cut budgets for federal agencies or, in some cases, eliminate them.
Initial Trump actions spark nationwide protests
In rural states such as South and North Dakota and large urban centers around the U.S., protests were held Wednesday amid fears about the first wave of moves carried out the new Trump administration. ...
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February 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Trump's return to the White House has involved a heavy dose of controversial executive orders. And access granted to wealthy adviser Elon Musk is raising legal and ethical questions as he looks to drastically cut budgets for federal agencies or, in some cases, eliminate them.
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The mass deportation plan promised by President Donald Trump shows no signs of slowing down after his first week back in office.
MN parishes warn of 'chilling effect' of potential ICE raids in churches
The mass deportation plan promised by President Donald Trump shows no signs of slowing down after his first week back in office. Church leaders in Minnesota and elsewhere renewed their calls for plac...
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January 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The mass deportation plan promised by President Donald Trump shows no signs of slowing down after his first week back in office.
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Nurses are calling attention to an issue felt by many parts of society - the growing influence of artificial intelligence. Last week, thousands of nurses around the U.S. held rallies, demanding the hospital industry ensure safeguards as AI technology finds its way into care settings.
MN nurses: Patient care shouldn't come with a heavy dose of AI
Nurses in Minnesota and other parts of the country are calling attention to an issue felt by many parts of society - the growing influence of artificial intelligence. Last week, thousands of nurses ar...
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January 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Nurses are calling attention to an issue felt by many parts of society - the growing influence of artificial intelligence. Last week, thousands of nurses around the U.S. held rallies, demanding the hospital industry ensure safeguards as AI technology finds its way into care settings.