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American climber dies, Indian missing on Everest

An American climber has died near the summit of Mount Everest and an Indian climber is missing after heading down from the mountain following a successful ascent, expedition organizers said Sunday.
by Associated Press

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Will someone please adopt this 'utter bastard of a cat'?

Will someone please adopt this 'utter bastard of a cat'?

A rescue group in Australia is looking for someone to take in a gorgeous black rescue cat. But be warned: "Mr. Biggles is a despot and a dictator" who "does not like to be thwarted."

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I-94 roadwork continues to top weekend traffic woes

I-94 roadwork continues to top weekend traffic woes

If you're headed out on the road this weekend, make sure you plan for -- or avoid -- these routes.
by Nancy Yang

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A giant Ferris wheel is coming to the State Fair

A giant Ferris wheel is coming to the State Fair

The wheel, made in the Netherlands, is 15 stories tall and has 36 enclosed gondolas that hold six passengers each.
by Tim Nelson

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Early spring brings out ticks ahead of schedule

Early spring brings out ticks ahead of schedule

Minnesota averages more than 1,500 cases of tick borne diseases each year, and infections are on the rise.
by Mark Steil

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Appetites: Is craft beer the new wine?

Appetites: Is craft beer the new wine?

Breweries are pushing into new markets with more complex, ambitious beers.
by MPR News Staff

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IQ2 debate: Will video games make us smarter?

IQ2 debate: Will video games make us smarter?

Some people say video games teach valuable skills and improve problem-solving ability. Others say the multi-billion dollar gaming industry desensitizes its users to violence and encourages anti-social behavior. The Intelligence Squared debate motion is: "Video games will make us smarter."
by MPR News Staff

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Can you catch a walleye in the Twin Cities? You betcha

Can you catch a walleye in the Twin Cities? You betcha

Minnesota's fishing season is underway, and much of the attention turns to the hot spots for anglers in greater Minnesota, but a growing number of people are fishing on smaller lakes in the Twin Cities metro.
by MPR News Staff

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