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How to talk to kids about politics without divisive rhetoric

How to talk to kids about politics without divisive rhetoric

Braver Angels, an organization committed to helping Americans depolarize, has been hosting a series of workshops for parents who want to be able to discuss politics with kids.
by Annie Baxter

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‘Sticker shock’: Inflation, Ozempic drive health care costs higher for Minnesota schools

‘Sticker shock’: Inflation, Ozempic drive health care costs higher for Minnesota schools

School districts across Minnesota are struggling to contain double-digit health insurance cost increases. Some officials say inflation and accelerating prescription costs, especially for new weight loss drugs, are to blame. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

Trained wildlife rehabbers work to save injured and orphaned wildlife. Most get no pay. They scrape by on grants and help from local volunteers, doing the work for the joy of giving animals a chance to return to the wild. 
by Dan Gunderson

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Courtney Williams of the Lynx named to WNBA All-Star team

Courtney Williams of the Lynx named to WNBA All-Star team

This will be the first time Courtney Williams has been selected as an All-Star as a member of the Lynx and the second time in her career. Williams is averaging nearly 13 points per game this season on 41 percent shooting. She also leads the team in assists.
by The Associated Press

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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

An official with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says they have detected West Nile virus, but it’s not to the point where there’s a concern about human transmission.
by Jaylan Sims

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Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fears

Trump and GOP target ballots arriving after Election Day that delay counts and feed conspiracy fears

President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after Election Day. This year has seen a flurry of activity to address it.
by The Associated Press

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Knives, bullets and thieves: the quest for food in Gaza

Knives, bullets and thieves: the quest for food in Gaza

NPR's Gaza producer faced Israeli military fire, private U.S. contractors pointing laser beams at his forehead and masked thieves as he tried to get food from a U.S.-supported group.
by Anas Baba

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Collier scores 22 to lead Lynx over Valkyries 82-71

Collier scores 22 to lead Lynx over Valkyries 82-71

Napheesa Collier scored 22 points as the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Golden State Valkyries 82-71 on Saturday night. The Lynx took control with a 15-4 run late in the third quarter and extended their lead in the fourth.
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4 things to know about the vaccine ingredient thimerosal

4 things to know about the vaccine ingredient thimerosal

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended against flu shots containing the ingredient thimerosal. Why is the additive, safely used since the 1930s, being questioned again?
by Sydney Lupkin

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