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Bird flu spreads from flocks to raptors; what's next?

Bird flu spreads from flocks to raptors; what's next?

Nearly 2 million birds in commercial or backyard flocks have been affected by Avian Influenza or bird flu in Minnesota. Today, the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center confirmed that avian flu has killed 12 wild raptors. What is next and how can we all help prevent the spread? Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Jeff Bender, professor at the University of Minnesota in Environmental Health Sciences and Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Avian influenza deaths in wild birds raise concern about changing virus

Avian influenza deaths in wild birds raise concern about changing virus

Waterfowl carry the avian influenza virus across the country as they migrate, leading to outbreaks in domestic poultry flocks. But this year, the virus is killing more wild birds than past outbreaks. Scientists are trying to understand what that means for the future of this virus.
by Dan Gunderson

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State officials say good preparation limiting impact of avian flu

State officials say good preparation limiting impact of avian flu

Elected officials say efforts are underway to help poultry producers who lose their flocks both financially and through access to mental health support.
by Hannah Yang

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Hy-Vee drops plans for five more stores in Twin Cities metro area

Hy-Vee drops plans for five more stores in Twin Cities metro area

Grocery retailer Hy-Vee says it is abandoning plans to build new stores in Farmington, Chaska, Blaine and West St. Paul, as well as a second store in Maple Grove. Some of those plans dated back to 2016.
by Tim Nelson

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Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity

Global finance meeting focuses on war-driven food insecurity

Russia and Ukraine produce roughly 14 percent of the world's wheat supply, according to the United Nations, and the war has resulted in soaring food prices and fears about food security globally.
by The Associated Press

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Alex Jones' Infowars files for bankruptcy protection

Alex Jones' Infowars files for bankruptcy protection

Infowars filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as the website’s founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones faces defamation lawsuits over his comments that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax. 
by The Associated Press

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Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry

Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry

A global computer chip shortage has made it harder for consumers to get their hands on cars, computers and other modern-day necessities. Congress is looking to boost chip manufacturing and research in the United States with billions of federal dollars.
by The Associated Press

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The FDA is investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness

The FDA is investigating Lucky Charms after reports of illness

The Food and Drug Administration said it's gotten over 100 complaints linked to the General Mills cereal this year. General Mills said its own investigation hasn't found evidence of consumer illness.
by The Associated Press

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