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March 26, 2024 6:22 AM

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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March 26, 2024 4:20 AM

Meta is limiting how much political content users see. Here's how to opt out of that

Meta is now limiting the amount of political content it recommends to Instagram and Threads users. Here's why it made the change — and how to opt out of it.

by Rachel Treisman

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March 26, 2024 4:00 AM

Sweet success: Minnesotan makes the maple syrup hall of fame

An Otter Tail County man was inducted into the North American Maple Syrup Hall of Fame this year. Stu Peterson operates a maple syrup business near Dent, Minn., with his wife, Corinne.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 25, 2024 2:11 PM

Truth Social will start trading on Tuesday. Trump stands to earn a fortune

Trump Media and Technology Group will trade on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock symbol DJT. The listing comes as the former president is mired in a slew of legal cases.

by Rafael Nam

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March 25, 2024 1:38 PM

Spring snow is a little too late for Minnesota businesses that rely on snow

Federal disaster loans have been made available to small businesses in Minnesota who suffered economic losses due to the lack of snow this winter.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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March 25, 2024 1:25 PM

A space shuttle coming to St. Cloud? It’s possible

Gov. Tim Walz last week said a donor had inquired about placing a space shuttle in central Minnesota.

by Kirsti Marohn and Dana Ferguson

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March 25, 2024 11:43 AM

Meet the people moving to Minnesota

Explore Minnesota’s new advertising campaign is trying to lure new residents from other states. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what’s drawing people to Minnesota — from job seekers to climate refugees to people attracted to the state's more liberal laws and policies.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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March 25, 2024 8:46 AM

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down, part of a shakeup after 737 Max problems

After several difficult months, Boeing announced its embattled chief executive will step down at the end of this year. In January, an Alaska Airlines 737 Max had an in-flight door plug blowout.

by Russell Lewis and Joel Rose

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March 25, 2024 4:00 AM

What one horticulturist has to say about pesticide residue on produce

It can be confusing for shoppers to wade through the bounty of information about the differences between organic and conventional produce. An expert clears the air on some common questions.

by Joe Hernandez