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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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Will scootermania end with a crash?

Will scootermania end with a crash?

Big Scooter is worth billions of dollars. Is this a sign we're in another tech bubble?
by Greg Rosalsky

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Two popular Twin Cities bike trails to shut down for years

Two popular Twin Cities bike trails to shut down for years

Two popular Twin Cities bike trails will shut down Monday so work can begin on a new light rail line. Do you know a good alternative loop?
by MPR News Staff

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