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'Pretty crazy': St. Louis Park woman records bear in her front yard

There have been more than 30 reported bear sightings in Hennepin County so far this year, according to a map on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.
by Sam Stroozas

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Finding focus, and a path forward through grief, in the circus arts

Finding focus, and a path forward through grief, in the circus arts

Two women with a passion for aerial artistry are among a dozen artists preparing for a circus performance this week in Minneapolis. The performance is inspired by — and aims to inspire discussion about — mental health, grief and healing.
by Emily Bright

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Archaic rules make motherhood a challenge for women in Minnesota politics

Archaic rules make motherhood a challenge for women in Minnesota politics

While women are a rising force in Minnesota politics, many say they must still navigate written and unwritten rules that work against them in the 21st century and may be keeping more women from seeking office.
by Sam Stroozas

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He's 13 and graduating from the U. His next quest is a physics Ph.D.

He's 13 and graduating from the U. His next quest is a physics Ph.D.

On Tuesday, 13-year-old Elliott Tanner will graduate from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in physics. He’s already been accepted into the U’s Ph.D. physics program. It’s an extraordinary journey, but one that finances might put on hold.
by Sam Stroozas

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Welcome back, Sparky: Beloved seal and sea lion show returns to St. Paul's Como Zoo

Sparky the Sea Lion is back. The beloved pinniped show — a centerpiece of St. Paul’s Como Zoo for generations — will return this weekend, featuring a rotating cast of seven seals and sea lions.
by Tim Nelson

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One of Argentina's signature foods inspiration for DelSur Empanadas

One of Argentina's signature foods inspiration for DelSur Empanadas

Every culture has a food it’s known for. For Argentina, that food is empanadas. In Argentina, you can find empanadas sold as a street food or as an appetizer in a fancy restaurant.
by Vicki Adame

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New Bemidji State degree draws on Indigenous practices to teach 21st century sustainability

New Bemidji State degree draws on Indigenous practices to teach 21st century sustainability

BSU students can now earn a full degree in Indigenous Sustainability Studies that builds on traditional philosophies and practices while also studying the mainstream sustainability techniques.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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In wake of draft ruling overturning Roe, Minnesota groups prepare for a battle

In wake of draft ruling overturning Roe, Minnesota groups prepare for a battle

Word that the Supreme Court may be poised to overturn Roe v. Wade provoked a range of responses Tuesday in Minnesota, where abortion remains legal — and is likely to stay that way for the foreseeable future.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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Minnesota's Black farmers working to reconnect to land

Minnesota's Black farmers working to reconnect to land

African American farmers in Minnesota are trying to connect with their agricultural roots, and at the same time, build a more sustainable and equitable agricultural system.
by Jon Collins

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Hmong health leaders stepped up as COVID ravaged community

Hmong health leaders stepped up as COVID ravaged community

COVID tore through Minnesota’s Hmong community in 2020. Today, the disease is mostly in check, with people of Asian ancestry boasting the state’s highest vaccination rate. What changed? Observers say a growing generation of young Hmong doctors, nurses and public health leaders recognized the threat and helped guide people to science-based answers.
by Peter Cox

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