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☀️ Western and northern Minnesota have the best chance of showers Friday morning and afternoon. Periods of rain then expand eastward to cover most of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Friday evening and Friday night. Some embedded thunderstorms are also possible. Get the latest on Updraft.

🎧  Coming up at noon Friday, MPR News guest host Brian Bakst talks to Sen. Amy Klobuchar about changes in political party dynamics in Washington, Supreme Court ethics questions and the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act. Later, a conversation about the future of paid family and medical leave in Minnesota.
 
Northwest Minnesota cities add amenities to lure scarce workers

The foundation for economic growth in northwestern Minnesota starts with strong anchor businesses, such as Digi-Key and Marvin Windows.

But future growth hinges as much on meeting employees’ desire for a good latte and a night at the theater as it does on creating more job perks. That's why area business and civic leaders have embraced an economic development strategy that includes boosting the quality of life in the region.

Outdoor activities like snowmobiling and fishing are popular and appeal to many potential job seekers.

 
What else we're watching:
Rochester schools end week without internet, questions linger about cyber attack. Rochester Public Schools disabled its internet access this week in response to an apparent cyber attack. For students that's meant hot classrooms, lots of pen and paper assignments and even an extra day of Spring Break.

Girls on the Run gives free gear to young girls to empower them through exercise.  If you’re a runner or know someone who is, you know it’s a lot less enjoyable without the right gear. The Minnesota chapter of Girls on the Run is outfitting more than a thousand girls around the state with shoes, pants and sports hijabs so they can be ready to hit the trails.

MSP International Film Festival: Not sure what to watch? Here are MPR's picks. The festival features nearly 200 films so there’s something for everybody. MPR News arts reporters Jacob Aloi and Alex Cipolle have seen many of the films and they joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about them.

Arts Briefs: The MPR News arts and culture team's arts briefs offer a weekly guide to the ever-evolving art scene in Minnesota. The Walker’s Pacita Abad exhibit, a harpist's collaboration with Yo Yo Ma, Guggenheim Fellowships, and various exhibitions and events. Also, a French film about superheroes and the scary stories they tell.
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