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Why dogs have floppy ears: An animated tale

Why dogs have floppy ears: An animated tale

Why do dogs look different from wolves? The question bedeviled Charles Darwin. Now scientists have a fascinating theory that links droopy ears and splotchy coats with domestication.
by Adam Cole

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Looking for the Superb Owl? It's right here in Minnesota

Looking for the Superb Owl? It's right here in Minnesota

Searches spike this time of year for a certain fowl typo. Luckily, Minnesota is ground zero for both the Super Bowl and superb owls.
by MPR News Staff

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Minn. cities say they need $5 billion to fix aging sewers

Minn. cities say they need $5 billion to fix aging sewers

Most of the cost is to fix aging or inadequate pipes and pumping systems. Stricter water quality regulations account for only about 5 percent of the funds needed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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How to enjoy the Super Bowl on a budget

How to enjoy the Super Bowl on a budget

Even if you can't afford a ticket to the game, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the experience of Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis beginning this weekend.
by Nina Moini

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Appetites: 2 dining trends that will dominate the Twin Cities in 2018

Appetites: 2 dining trends that will dominate the Twin Cities in 2018

The trends for the last few years have been all about ingredients that were supposed to be health-giving superfoods, like kale, quinoa or pomegranates. But what's coming in 2018?
by MPR News Staff

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Iron Range board OKs $5 million for mountain bike trails

Iron Range board OKs $5 million for mountain bike trails

The investment by the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board will help fund three separate trail systems.
by Dan Kraker

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'We'll get through the craziness': One couple gets ready for their own super weekend

'We'll get through the craziness': One couple gets ready for their own super weekend

When one St. Paul couple got engaged last year, they dreamed of getting married on their anniversary, Feb. 2. In their excitement, they didn't immediately realize that date fell right before the Super Bowl. Planning a wedding for that same weekend has been full of its own challenges.
by Nancy Yang

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