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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Before the Hunt’ by Barry Lyga

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Before the Hunt’ by Barry Lyga

John Shableski of The Otto Bookstore in Williamsport, Penn., recommends “Before the Hunt” by Barry Lyga.
by Emily Bright

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U of M study: Economic growth can help the environment

U of M study: Economic growth can help the environment

While debates often pit growth and nature against each other, a new study finds countries use less cropland as they become wealthier, preserving biodiversity
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules

Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules

The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Minnesota political conventions 2026: Live updates as DFL, GOP pick candidates

Minnesota political conventions 2026: Live updates as DFL, GOP pick candidates

DFLers meet in Rochester and Republicans in Duluth this weekend to endorse candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and other statewide races before the Aug. 11 primary. Follow our live coverage from both conventions.

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Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America’s affordability squeeze

Prices for tomatoes are up 40 percent over the past year, the biggest increase tracked among products in the Consumer Price Index. Experts say the spike is the result of crop yields and two pillars of President Donald Trump's second term policies.
by The Associated Press

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A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend. It's when a blue moon that's also the most distant and smallest-looking full moon of the year rises.
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Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities for Friday afternoon, evening

Air quality alert issued for Twin Cities for Friday afternoon, evening

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air quality alert for the Twin Cities metro area from noon to 9 p.m. Friday. Air quality may reach the orange category — meaning unhealthy for sensitive groups.
by Andrew Krueger and Feven Gerezgiher

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