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Federal report finds Rapidan Dam removal will have beneficial effects on Blue Earth River

Federal report finds Rapidan Dam removal will have beneficial effects on Blue Earth River

A federal report indicates that removing the partially collapsed Rapidan Dam will have long term beneficial effects on fish and other aquatic life in the Blue Earth River. Severe flooding caused the dam to fail in June of 2024.
by Hannah Yang

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Missing hiker at Isle Royale National Park found 'alive and alert'

Missing hiker at Isle Royale National Park found 'alive and alert'

Craig Berg was on a more-than-weeklong solo hike on the large Lake Superior island. He was scheduled to take a ferry back to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on Sept. 5, but family members reported the next day that he did not arrive home.
by MPR News Staff

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Music for the Days of Awe: An observance of the Jewish High Holidays

Music for the Days of Awe: An observance of the Jewish High Holidays

At this time of year, Jews around the world gather together to celebrate new beginnings. YourClassical Host Mindy Ratner guides us in a musical observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, known in Hebrew as Yamim Noraim, the Days of Awe. Listen now to “Music for the Days of Awe: An Observance of the Jewish High Holidays.”

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MSP Airport closes runway to upgrade lighting

MSP Airport closes runway to upgrade lighting

The shutdown is expected to last six weeks, but it isn’t expected to affect travel from the airport.
by Matt Mikus and Ahmed Hassan

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U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump's federal cuts. Now they're hurting for help

U.S. farmers lost conservation experts in Trump's federal cuts. Now they're hurting for help

The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts.

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Board again denies parole for man convicted in 1970 murder of officer James Sackett Sr.

Board again denies parole for man convicted in 1970 murder of officer James Sackett Sr.

Minnesota’s Supervised Release Board has again denied parole to a man convicted in the 1970 ambush murder of St. Paul Police Officer James Sackett Sr. The board’s meeting on Friday marked the fourth time that Ronald Reed, 76, appealed for his release.
by Matt Sepic

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