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Carver man federally indicted with 16 counts of animal crushing

A Carver man who allegedly made animal torture YouTube videos under the channel “Prince’s Chomp Squad” was federally indicted with 16 counts of animal crushing.
by Cari Spencer

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‘Paws on the Ground’: Comfort dogs help heal at Annunciation Church

‘Paws on the Ground’: Comfort dogs help heal at Annunciation Church

Six golden retrievers were on hand to comfort students and parishioners at Annunciation Church, days after this week’s deadly shooting. The retrievers are part of the K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry, which responds to communities in crisis.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Two sisters and two llamas: The costume competition of the summer  

Two sisters and two llamas: The costume competition of the summer  

Twelve-year-old Addie Odegaard and her sister Lucy are preparing their llamas, Riot and Dozer, for the State Fair’s popular llama costume contest with inventive designs — including Riot as a bath loofah with a bubble machine and Dozer as a parrot with rainbow wings — showcasing both creativity and the strong bonds they’ve built with their animals.
by Anika Besst

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Minnesota service dog nonprofit establishes fund in honor of Melissa and Mark Hortman

Minnesota service dog nonprofit establishes fund in honor of Melissa and Mark Hortman

The Hortman Heroes Fund — in honor of Minnesota House DFL leader Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog Gilbert — will be focused on programs that train service dogs for veterans and first responders with PTSD.
by MPR News Staff

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Chimpanzees pick up communication styles from their moms, not their dads

Chimpanzees pick up communication styles from their moms, not their dads

A new study finds that chimpanzee babies learn vocal and visual communication patterns from their mothers. The findings may shed light on the way human babies learn from those close to them.
by Ari Daniel

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Researchers find that songbirds sometimes get ‘divorced’

Researchers find that songbirds sometimes get ‘divorced’

A new study from Oxford University finds that a common European songbird sometimes divorces its partner between breeding seasons.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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How a north Minneapolis pet resource center is responding to higher costs for pet owners

How a north Minneapolis pet resource center is responding to higher costs for pet owners

The North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center is booked through August to help provide pet supplies to families. The organization has plans to expand into a larger space to help serve more people and their pets.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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