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Hunting, fishing and riding a four-wheeler will cost a bit more in the environment and natural resources budget bill awaiting a signature from DFL Gov. Mark Dayton.

Minneapolis edged out second-place finisher St. Paul. But look out Twin Cities - San Francisco is catching up.

An American climber has died near the summit of Mount Everest and an Indian climber is missing after heading down from the mountain following a successful ascent, expedition organizers said Sunday.

A rescue group in Australia is looking for someone to take in a gorgeous black rescue cat. But be warned: "Mr. Biggles is a despot and a dictator" who "does not like to be thwarted."

The wheel, made in the Netherlands, is 15 stories tall and has 36 enclosed gondolas that hold six passengers each.

Minnesota averages more than 1,500 cases of tick borne diseases each year, and infections are on the rise.

Some people say video games teach valuable skills and improve problem-solving ability. Others say the multi-billion dollar gaming industry desensitizes its users to violence and encourages anti-social behavior. The Intelligence Squared debate motion is: "Video games will make us smarter."

When two boys get to interview their dad they start with some basic questions about his life history, but quickly get to the tough ones: "Why can't I be in charge?"

St. Cloud's newest park will be named for Mary Butler and her son, who are believed to be the first slaves in St. Cloud. Mayor Dave Kleis says the park is a way to remember St. Cloud's past and honor all of its residents.

Next weekend, the Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener will take place on the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, the first time this city has hosted the event in its 70-year history.

The nightclub's owner, Arnellia Allen, is stepping away due to illness.

President Trump has ordered the Department of the Interior to review the status of at least 20 national monuments. Here's a visual guide to the stunning landscapes now in Trump's sights.

It's a game in which competitors attempt to "assassinate" their opponents with foam dart guns. As matches make their way on to roads and private property, parents and authorities are becoming concerned with safety.

Here's the full list of performers slated for the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

In his new memoir, "Flying Funny: My Life Without a Net," the improv theater pioneer recounts his early days as a trapeze artist in the circus, to fighting naysayers who said improv theater was a slap in the face to great playwrights.

William Borgerding was such a popular fixture at Saint John's that the university decided it would name a bar for him.

No, say food safety experts. Molds can easily penetrate deep into a soft food, like bread. But you can salvage other foods with tougher surfaces, like cabbages, carrots and hard cheeses.

Earth Day is Saturday, so MPR News' digital team asked our environment reporters for some simple tips on how we can be better to the planet.

The discovery that the liquid from canned beans can be whipped into an egg white substitute has taken the vegan world by storm. Now DIY recipes are being codified into cookbooks.