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Animals

Supreme Court backs California law for more space for pigs

Supreme Court backs California law for more space for pigs

While Californians consume 13 percent of the pork eaten in the United States, nearly 100 percent of it comes from hogs raised outside the state, including in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and North Carolina.
by The Associated Press

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Recent Minneapolis bear sighting is part of larger trend, experts say

Recent Minneapolis bear sighting is part of larger trend, experts say

A bear was euthanized after it was spotted wandering in a north Minneapolis neighborhood on Sunday, and it’s part of a larger trend of more bear sightings, officials said.
by Hannah Yang

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Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look as simple as getting a dog, grooming it and leading it around a ring. But there's a lot more to getting to and exhibiting in the United States' most prestigious canine event.
by The Associated Press

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First bison babies arrive at Minneopa State Park

First bison babies arrive at Minneopa State Park

The first two bison babies of the year were born Tuesday at Minneopa State Park in Mankato.

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More canine influenza cases reported in the Twin Cities

More canine influenza cases reported in the Twin Cities

Dog owners in the Twin Cities should keep their pets distanced from unfamiliar dogs. They should also consider avoiding dog parks and interactions with other dogs while out on walks.  
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Duluth atwitter as cold snap slows songbird migration

The late April cold forced thousands of migrating dark-eyed juncos, rusty blackbirds and other creatures to temporarily pit-stop in Duluth, creating a bonanza for backyard bird-watching.
by Dan Kraker

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New study shows surprising connection between deer and earthworms

New study shows surprising connection between deer and earthworms

A new study led by a University of Minnesota graduate student shows that in northern forests, the presence of deer substantially increased the number of invasive earthworms — which can cause severe damage to forest plants and soil.
by Dan Kraker

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Miss the EagleCam? Flip on the DNR’s FalconCam

Miss the EagleCam? Flip on the DNR’s FalconCam

Bird and wildlife lovers were heartbroken when the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources EagleCam nest fell in an early April storm. But there’s an alternative for people to get their fix of minute-by-minute bird life. The DNR’s FalconCam is still up and running.
by Matt Mikus

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