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MPCA says polluted runoff contributed to fish kill in Minnesota trout stream
State regulators say polluted runoff likely contributed to a fish kill in a southeast Minnesota trout stream last summer. About 2,500 dead fish were discovered in late July in Rush Creek, near Lewiston.
Sure step toward spring: First egg visible in Minnesota DNR's EagleCam nest
The nesting pair of bald eagles visible on the Minnesota DNR’s EagleCam had been prepping for the arrival for weeks — and the white egg was spotted for the first time Wednesday as one of the birds stood in the nest.
World Cup cross-country ski races in Minnesota are back on for 2024
After a lengthy delay due to the pandemic, plans to host a World Cup cross-country skiing event in Minnesota — the first held in the U.S. in more than 20 years — are back on for 2024.
Hope Breakfast owner feeding earthquake survivors, relief workers in Turkey
Twin Cities chef and restaurant owner Brian Ingram said he knew what he had to do when he saw the devastation from last week’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria: He bought a plane ticket and went there to help.
Appetites: Drown your winter sorrows in a bowl of this bright, creamy parsnip soup
Beth Dooley’s parsnip soup with cumin, black pepper and lime has a creamy consistency smooth enough to make you think you’re indulging. And a hit of lime and apples adds a little brightness during these cold, dark days.
Is chocolate good for your heart? Finally the FDA has an answer – kind of
For years, chocolate-lovers have pointed to studies suggesting compounds in cocoa may be good for heart health. But some of the recent evidence comes from flavanol-rich cocoa, not from candy bars.
Aldi's exit shakes north Minneapolis, widens worries over food insecurity
Many residents in north Minneapolis were stunned this week when Aldi announced its north side store will close Sunday. This comes as Walgreens announced it too would shutter a north side store, making it harder for residents to access affordable fresh food and other vital products.
Winter Play: Behind the scenes, capturing the moment
When 10 different reporters set out to try new-to-them winter activities, how do you begin to plan visual coverage for their stories? If you’re the photographer assigned to the project, you might just find yourself trying a new activity or two. 
Winter Play: How polar explorer Ann Bancroft finds magic in the winter
Polar explorer Ann Bancroft might be winter’s biggest champion. But Bancroft, who’s set records traveling to the North and South Poles, and crossing Antarctica, says the key to surviving our coldest months is to tap into your inner child. 
Pain, joy, solitude share the trail in Minnesota's 'world's toughest race'
The Arrowhead 135 winter ultra race tests athletes like no other competition. Some run it to test their survival savvy. Others come to test their spirit in the frozen, lonely North Woods. Every competitor has a story.