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It's tick season again. Here's how to avoid the disease-carrying pests

Tick nymphs

The year's heavy snowfall actually helped tick populations by insulating their winter habitat, and the pests are coming out hungry.

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The Minnesota House meets during the final week of the legislative session.

Some Minnesotans will see taxes rise under House GOP plan

The author of a House Republican proposal to simplify the state tax code and bring it closer in line to recent federal changes acknowledged some Minnesotans would see a tax increase.

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  • Taxes Did the federal tax law cut your taxes?
Contractors work on a replacement for Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline.

Leech Lake Ojibwe call judge's Line 3 report a 'clear attack on sovereignty'

The band said the decision ignored Leech Lake's interests and the environmental risks of "this substandard pipeline."

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EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt claims the new rule will strengthen transparency. Scientific organizations worry it will exclude valuable data from EPA's rule-making process.

Pruitt proposes new rule defining what science can be used by EPA

The EPA administrator wants to restrict the science used by the agency in its decision-making. Scientists are concerned it eliminates all good science in the process.

More than 20 military employees have shared concerns about Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, who was on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, with members and staff of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, said the panel's top Democrat, Jon Tester.

VA nominee Ronny Jackson accused of drinking on duty, improper prescriptions

Military employees also described a "toxic work environment" to senators and staff, Democrat Jon Tester told NPR. On Tuesday afternoon, President Trump left the decision to withdraw up to Jackson.

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Alex Wagner is a TV and print journalist and author of 'Futureface.'

In new book, Alex Wagner climbs the tangled branches of her family tree

The CBS News contributor found that her lack of a defined ethnic category gave rise to a sense of loneliness.

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East Bearskin Lake

The final 4 loved lakes: Lake Superior vs. Lake Pepin

We're down to Minnesotans' four most-loved lakes. Vote now in the first battle: Lake Superior vs. Lake Pepin.

Lynching Memorial

Duluthians head to Montgomery to honor lynching victims

In 1920, three young African-American men — Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie — were lynched in front a crowd of thousands in downtown Duluth. The lynching marks the northernmost location documented in the Montgomery, Ala. memorial.

3 shot, including 2 police officers, in Dallas

Police said the officers are in critical condition. Local media report the shooter has not been apprehended.

Minnesota STD cases hit record high number

The Minnesota Department of Health said sexually transmitted disease infections are on the rise in the state, and sexually active people at elevated risk should seeking testing at least annually.

Jay Gustafson is paddling all Minnesota's water trails

'Waterway Jay' on paddling quest to raise awareness of water threats

"Really, I'm just trying to raise the profile of the issue, because 40 percent of our water is considered contaminated," said Jay Gustafson, who is paddling all 34 of the state's water trails.

  • Cleaning up polluted water is tough But possible
Gregory Scheel

Grandson indicted in Minnesota couple's killing

A central Minnesota man now faces first-degree murder charges in the killings of his grandparents, who had taken him into their home.

A local Toronto Muslim group holds up signs for love and courage.

Online post suggests rampage suspect may have resented women

The gender issue arose because of what police called a "cryptic" Facebook message posted by Minassian just before the incident that suggested he was part of an online community angry over their inability to form relationships with women.

MPD officer denies sexually assaulting woman

Thomas Tichich testified that he did not take advantage of a woman who prosecutors say was passed out after a night of drinking in December of 2016.

2018 Minnesota Book Award honorees

2018 Minnesota Book Award winners announced

The annual celebration honored everything from children's books to book arts projects.

DFL demands GOP lawmakers stop copying logo

The Minnesota DFL party has sent a cease and desist letter to four Republican lawmakers who are using a similar logo for the caucus they call the RFL.

A styrofoam takeout container in the trash.

Measure to block take-out container laws advances but is unlikely to become law

A bill that would overturn local ordinances that ban non-recyclable containers cleared a committee, but may not make it to a floor vote.

Beverly Burrell, looks back at her family.

Minnesota weighs keeping legal opening for cameras in courts

The Minnesota Supreme Court is weighing whether it should make permanent a pilot project that allowed news cameras in criminal courtrooms. Here's a look at some of the issues before the justices.

Rep. Erin Maye Quade speaks to a crowd at the Minnesota State Capitol

DFLer stages House floor sit-in, wants stronger gun laws

A Democratic lawmaker is holding a 24-hour sit-in on the Minnesota House floor to protest the lack of action on gun legislation this year.

Fantasy sports bill meets ugly reality of defeat

A fantasy sports regulatory bill that won a solid House majority just two years ago fell to a surprise defeat, leaving it in doubt for the year.

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