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The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war

The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war

American levies on Chinese goods will drop from at least 145 percent to 30 percent for an initial period of 90 days, while Chinese levies are set to fall from at least 125 percent to 10 percent on American goods.
by Willem Marx and Emily Feng

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There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it

There's a secret superfood in white rice and pasta: Here's how to unlock it

When it comes to rice and pasta, dietitians recommend eating brown or whole grain because they're more nutritious. But you can create a super nutrient in white rice and white pasta. Here's the trick.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs 

In Duluth, a controversial condo proposal brings out both NIMBYs and YIMBYs 

The Duluth City Council votes Monday on a controversial housing development project. It pits NIMBYs or "Not In My Backyard" opponents against so-called YIMBYs or “Yes In My Backyard,” who advocate for new housing. 
by Dan Kraker

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Faith in the water: Minnesota dowser in demand despite no scientific proof 

Faith in the water: Minnesota dowser in demand despite no scientific proof 

Jim Kuebelbeck can’t explain it, but he claims to sense the presence of underground water. There is no scientific basis for dowsing, but hundreds of people pay Kuebelbeck to help locate water. 
by Dan Gunderson

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Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations of homes, cabins in northeast Minnesota

Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations of homes, cabins in northeast Minnesota

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by tinder-dry conditions and gusty winds prompted the evacuation of homes and cabins northeast of Duluth on Sunday. It was one of at least two large wildfires in Minnesota on Sunday.
by Andrew Krueger and Dan Kraker

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Red flag warning in effect: Hot, dry, and windy conditions

Red flag warning in effect: Hot, dry, and windy conditions

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue to grip the region, with highs soaring into the 80s and 90s—more typical of June than early May. The heat, combined with low humidity and strong southerly winds, has prompted red flag warnings across much of the state.

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