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What we do — and don't yet — know about the malaria cases in the U.S.

What we do — and don't yet — know about the malaria cases in the U.S.

Five local cases of malaria in the U.S. have been reported — mosquitoes carrying the malaria parasite bit and infected the individuals. How worried should we be? Is climate change a factor?
by Bec Roldan

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Minnesota opens search for marijuana manager

Minnesota opens search for marijuana manager

Gov. Tim Walz will pick the first leader of Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. An application process has begun.
by Brian Bakst

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South Koreans are getting younger, as a new law goes into effect

South Koreans are getting younger, as a new law goes into effect

People in South Korea all became at least one year younger on Wednesday, as the country dropped a traditional method of counting their ages. Under the old system, a person was one year old at birth.
by Anthony Kuhn and Mary Yang

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More unhealthy air in southern, central Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues

More unhealthy air in southern, central Minnesota as wildfire smoke continues

The air quality alert is in effect for most of the lower half of the state through midnight. Everyone in southern Minnesota is advised to limit time outdoors and exercise.
by Emily Bright, Sven Sundgaard and Amy Felegy

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