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DEET for dinner? Study finds mosquitoes could learn to love bug spray

DEET for dinner? Study finds mosquitoes could learn to love bug spray

Researchers from the University of Tours in France and Virginia Tech found that they could condition mosquitoes to associate DEET with a food reward. While it’s not happening in nature currently, the study offers insight into the most effective way to use bug spray.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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North Dakota Sen. Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo

North Dakota Sen. Josh Boschee elected mayor of Fargo

The Democratic state senator had the least city government experience of any of his opponents and won with nearly 47 percent of the vote.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Severe storms down trees, knock out power to thousands across Minnesota

Severe storms down trees, knock out power to thousands across Minnesota

Two rounds of severe thunderstorms swept across Minnesota on Wednesday, bringing large hail and wind gusts of more than 80 mph that downed trees and knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses.
by Andrew Krueger

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Judge says rural electric utility cannot cut tribal nation’s power over solar array 

Judge says rural electric utility cannot cut tribal nation’s power over solar array 

The ruling marks a significant moment in a nearly two-year dispute between the Upper Sioux Community and its electric cooperative — and could reshape how rural electric cooperatives across Minnesota treat members who want to generate their own electricity.
by Melissa Olson

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Minneapolis Fed sees construction sector slowing, pessimism growing

Minneapolis Fed sees construction sector slowing, pessimism growing

Construction activity is slowing down, according to a survey of construction firms conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Respondents said residential housing activity, in particular, is falling.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval

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Minneapolis estimates Operation Metro Surge cost the city $700 million

City leaders released an updated assessment on Wednesday morning. It looks at lost business revenue, lost wages and the money the city spent responding to the surge of federal immigration agents.
by Ellie Roth and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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