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Minneapolis park system drops to third best in the nation; St. Paul stays at No. 2

Minneapolis park system drops to third best in the nation; St. Paul stays at No. 2

The percentage of residents within walking distance of a park has fallen as the city's population has grown, causing Minneapolis to lose its top spot in the Trust for Public Land's annual ranking of park systems.
by Tim Nelson

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McCollum asks feds to complete study on mining near Boundary Waters

McCollum asks feds to complete study on mining near Boundary Waters

DFL Rep. Betty McCollum wants the federal government to complete a study on the impacts of copper-nickel mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and forbid any mining activity until its complete.
by Dan Kraker

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Brains and Losses: The bottom line on aging and financial vulnerability

Brains and Losses: The bottom line on aging and financial vulnerability

Neuroscientists and gerontologists see evidence that people aging normally can become more vulnerable to financial exploitation. Marketplace's David Brancaccio and his team have identified fraud victims and their families who have been willing to tell their stories.
by MPR News Staff

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Frost advisories, freeze warnings in effect for much of Minnesota

Frost advisories, freeze warnings in effect for much of Minnesota

Frost advisories and freeze warnings are in effect for much of Minnesota -- including the Twin Cities -- for the early morning hours Monday, as unseasonably cold air settles over the region.
by Andrew Krueger

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A big, hairy solution to restoring Minnesota's prairies

A big, hairy solution to restoring Minnesota's prairies

Bison will again roam a 170-acre swath of land at Belwin Conservancy near the Twin Cities this summer, where their presence benefits the restored tallgrass prairie.
by Cody Nelson

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Fishing season off to slow start; DNR lures new groups to the water

Fishing season off to slow start; DNR lures new groups to the water

While the weather ahead of the opener wasn't particularly cooperative, the Minnesota DNR has launched programs and events for both experienced and new anglers this season.
by Jiwon Choi

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It's not just salt, sugar, fat: Study finds ultra-processed foods drive weight gain

It's not just salt, sugar, fat: Study finds ultra-processed foods drive weight gain

"Landmark" study finds a highly processed diet spurred people to overeat compared with an unprocessed diet, about 500 extra calories a day. That suggests something about processing itself is at play.
by Maria Godoy

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Doors Open Mpls.: The must-see buildings according to a historian, the mayor

Doors Open Mpls.: The must-see buildings according to a historian, the mayor

If you're heading out to Doors Open Minneapolis this weekend, but aren't sure where to start, here are some pro-tips from architectural historian and writer Larry Millett, as well as Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
by Isabel Saavedra-Weis

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