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Abandoned, stray animals flood Twin Cities shelters after the holiday weekend
The Animal Humane Society locations of Coon Rapids, Woodbury and Golden Valley report a total of 74 turn-ins of stray animals Friday through Monday, amounting to around three times the number of animals they see on average over the same period.
Duluth celebrates $8 million grant to rebuild part of Lakewalk
Duluth officials are celebrating a nearly $8.2 million federal grant to rebuild part of the city’s popular Lakewalk pedestrian and bike trail that hugs the Lake Superior shore.
El Niño plus climate change means record-breaking heat
Some of the hottest global weather in recorded history is happening this week. It’s likely that records will continue to fall this year.
Dip a toe into Minnesota's growing boat cultures
Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and more than 830,000 boats. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about everything from canoes to pontoons — and how to get on the water.