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March 2, 2022 6:00 AM

Animal welfare advocates, veterinarians differ on proposed board for pets

A multi-partisan group of Minnesota legislators say it’s time the state’s pets had more protection, and that a new government board would help.

by Tim Nelson

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February 24, 2022 4:00 AM

Next generation video games, diverse characters score big with Minnesota gamers

MPR News asked Minnesotans who enjoy video games and are part of the game development industry how they feel about the representation in the latest games and titles available. Here’s what they had to say.

by Hannah Yang

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February 23, 2022 2:55 PM

4 chefs, 2 eateries from MN among 2022 James Beard award semifinalists

Sean Sherman of Owamni and Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen are both up for best chef in the Midwest, and their eateries are up for the national award of best new restaurant.

by MPR News Staff

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February 21, 2022 3:15 PM

Hank the Tank: A massive bear has broken into dozens of homes near Lake Tahoe

The 500-pound animal is a "severely food-habituated bear," meaning that it "has lost its fear of people and is associating people with access to food," California officials say.

by Bill Chappell

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February 19, 2022 3:00 PM

America's fastest-growing sport is a cross of tennis, pingpong and badminton

With 4.8 million people now playing, pickleball is ready for the big time.

by Shannon Mullen

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February 16, 2022 4:51 PM

Female anglers share their fish tales with Minnesota Now

Women Anglers of Minnesota is a group looking to boost the number of women with fishing licenses in Minnesota. Some of its members shared their memories of fishing with one of Minnesota Now’s producers.

by Lindsay Guentzel

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February 14, 2022 2:23 PM

Boosting the number of women anglers in Minnesota

Women Anglers of Minnesota hope to increase the number of women in Minnesota with fishing licenses in part through interactive events.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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February 12, 2022 6:37 AM

The Superb Owl is back, and the crowd goes wild

This Sunday, football fans will choose sides in Super Bowl 56. But while much of the country is preoccupied with football, many others will spend the day rooting for another team: the owls.

by Megan Lim, Christopher Intagliata and Michael Levitt

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February 10, 2022 10:18 AM

Minneapolis, St. Paul end vaccination-or-test order for bars, eateries

The cities last month began requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID test to enter public places serving food and drink. With the current surge waning, the mayors on Thursday rescinded the controversial orders. Public masking mandates remain in place.

by MPR News Staff and Peter Cox