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Minnesota corn fields pose migration risk for songbirds, study shows

Minnesota corn fields pose migration risk for songbirds, study shows

A Cornell University study has found that songbirds are changing their migration patterns when traveling through what’s known as the “Corn Belt,” vast stretches of farmland in the Midwest.
by Jaylan Sims

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An Alaska brown bear has a new shiny smile after getting a huge metal crown for a canine tooth

An Alaska brown bear has a new shiny smile after getting a huge metal crown for a canine tooth

An Alaska brown bear at the Lake Superior Zoo in northeastern Minnesota has a gleaming new silver-colored canine tooth after a first-of-its-kind procedure. The 800-pound bear named Tundra was put under sedation Monday and fitted with a new titanium alloy crown.
by The Associated Press

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Ed, the runaway pet zebra, has been captured in Tennessee

Ed, the runaway pet zebra, has been captured in Tennessee

Ed the Zebra was captured safely after being located in a pasture near a subdivision in the Christiana community in central Tennessee, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office confirmed.
by The Associated Press

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Native-led nonprofit receives grant for youth horse program

Native-led nonprofit receives grant for youth horse program

Dakota Wicohan, located in Morton near the Lower Sioux Indian Community, was recently named a recipient of the Minnesota Community IDEAS Grant. Funding will help to expand programming opportunities for their program that empowers youth to work with horses while learning traditional teachings. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Red panda brothers make their debut at the Minnesota Zoo

Red panda brothers make their debut at the Minnesota Zoo

It's been four years since the Minnesota Zoo has hosted red pandas. Now, two are joining a new exhibit focused on the forests of China.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Make a game plan for your summer garden

Make a game plan for your summer garden

It’s getting warmer and your garden needs a game plan. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about fruits, vegetables, flowers — and tips to help your garden thrive all summer long.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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