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The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in ‘Titanic’ was auctioned off for $718k

The piece of wood that saved (only) Rose in ‘Titanic’ was auctioned off for $718k

The debris that saved Rose’s life in Titanic — and sparked a quarter-century of debate — fetched over $718,000 at an auction of iconic Hollywood movie props last week. It's based on a real artifact.
by Rachel Treisman

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Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going away

Holiday break: In parts of Minnesota, familiar gas station name is going away

An iconic Minnesota brand is vanishing from parts of the state, nearly seven years after it was acquired by another company. Holiday gas stations and convenience stores are being converted to the Circle K brand.
by Andrew Krueger

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Loss of ship’s power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

Loss of ship’s power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

A momentary loss of propulsion or electricity aboard the massive cargo vessel as it maneuvered in a tight channel in Baltimore may have triggered a cascade of events leading to the bridge collision.
by Scott Neuman and Jackie Northam

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Minnesota Craft Brewers announce MN Brewers Cup Awards

Minnesota Craft Brewers announce MN Brewers Cup Awards

The Brewers Cup issued awards in 23 categories based on style and determined by 30 judges with blind taste tests, along with five member-voted awards like Best Collaboration, Best Art and Design and Most Innovative Brewery.
by Matt Mikus

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Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu

Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu

Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu. The virus has also been detected in New Mexico. Officials with the Texas Animal Health Commission confirmed the flu virus is the Type A H5N1 strain, known for decades to cause outbreaks in birds and occasionally infect people.
by The Associated Press

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