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Xcel Energy says solar eclipse won't affect operations

Xcel Energy says solar eclipse won't affect operations

Xcel says it is planning for Monday's solar eclipse the same way it does for a storm or cloud cover, but it's actually easier to prepare for the eclipse since the timing is known.
by The Associated Press

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Amid debate over Civil War statues, Minn. restores monument to first volunteer soldier

Amid debate over Civil War statues, Minn. restores monument to first volunteer soldier

The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial, featuring the likeness of Josias King, has stood at the foot of Summit Avenue since 1903, but more than a century of Minnesota weather has taken its toll.
by Matt Sepic

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How to enjoy the eclipse, and not burn out your eyes

How to enjoy the eclipse, and not burn out your eyes

This will be the United States' first coast-to-coast solar eclipse since 1918. Plus: Things to know, places to watch and how to keep your eyes safe.
by Cody Nelson

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No one wants your stuff, Mom: 10 tips for downsizing

No one wants your stuff, Mom: 10 tips for downsizing

The aging generation is having a rude awakening: No one wants their stuff. Downsizing can spark difficult conversations and hurt feelings. How can families best tackle it?
by Tom Weber and Tracy Mumford

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'Granny pods' help keep Portland affordable

'Granny pods' help keep Portland affordable

As rents rise, Portland is making it easier for homeowners to build small houses in their backyard and enable people who would be priced out to stay.
by Amelia Templeton

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Apps bringing Twin Cities neighbors together, mostly

Apps bringing Twin Cities neighbors together, mostly

Nextdoor and other social websites are winning fans in Minnesota and across the country using digital tools to help mobilize people within their neighborhoods. But those stronger ties can also bring problems neighbors didn't bank on.
by Martin Moylan

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Why future earthlings won't see total solar eclipses

Why future earthlings won't see total solar eclipses

The Earth won't enjoy total solar eclipses forever because the moon is moving farther away, so it looks smaller and smaller over time.

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More than spectacle: Eclipses create science and so can you

More than spectacle: Eclipses create science and so can you

Scientists will focus on the sun, but they will also examine what happens to Earth's weather, to space weather, and to animals and plants on Earth as the moon totally blocks out the sun. The moon's shadow will sweep along a narrow path, from Oregon to South Carolina.
by The Associated Press

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Ashes to ashes, dust to ... interactive biodegradable funerary urns?

Ashes to ashes, dust to ... interactive biodegradable funerary urns?

Technology is fundamentally changing how we deal with death, memorials and human remains. One of the latest examples: A startup offers a smartphone-connected urn where ashes are used to grow a tree.
by Glenn McDonald

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