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September 1, 2026 9:00 AM

The Mississippi River: A history of conflict, connection and change

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about what that history can teach us about caring for the Mississippi River today and in the future.

by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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August 31, 2026 4:00 AM

Thousands of fish die in Mille Lacs Lake as temperatures climb

This year's hotter-than-normal weather has increased stress on coldwater-loving fish like the tullibee, also known as cisco.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 30, 2026 7:45 AM

Meet the inaugural winner of Fat Marmot Week

Dawn was crowned fattest marmot by popular vote.

by Dhanika Pineda

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August 30, 2026 7:00 AM

From poop to plants, how wolves help blueberries grow and spread in northern Minnesota

A new study shows how wolf digestion in northern Minnesota helps accelerate the growth of blueberries, and may help spread their seeds across the landscape.

by Dan Kraker

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August 28, 2026 12:16 PM

A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this

As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.

by Ava Berger, Diaa Hadid and Julia Simon

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August 26, 2026 9:00 AM

Food recalls and outbreaks: What to know and how to stay safe

Recent outbreaks are raising new questions about the safety of fresh produce. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests share what you need to know about foodborne illness and how to keep your food safe.

by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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August 25, 2026 2:48 PM

Hundreds of native fish arrive at the State Fair pond

Some fish don’t make it more than a year at the fair; with bigger predators in the pond, some smaller fish end up as prey.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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August 24, 2026 9:00 AM

One year after Annunciation: Healing and the push to prevent gun violence

MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how the school community’s children and families are healing and where their push to prevent gun violence stands.

by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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August 24, 2026 4:00 AM

For these goats in Minnesota parks, invasive plants are on the menu

As you may have seen — and heard — in your neighborhood, goats have been hired by cities or private landowners across Minnesota for years now, to help control invasive species such as buckthorn. Research shows they can bring added benefits to the landscape.

by Phineas Pope