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Five local vendors serving up bites at massive Asian food festival

Five local vendors serving up bites at massive Asian food festival

One hundred vendors from across the country will participate in Panda Fest July 11-13 at the Mall of America. Some local businesses have joined the festival to share their passion for food with a wider audience.
by Anita Li

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She lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants

She lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants

A former Minnesota U.S. Forest Service employee who lost her job in a mass federal layoff by the Trump administration is learning to navigate life with her new adopted husky, a retired sled dog from Denali National Park.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota State Fair announces new foods, vendors for 2025

Minnesota State Fair announces new foods, vendors for 2025

This year’s list of new food offerings at the Minnesota State Fair features food combinations you never imagined — and flavor mash-ups you never knew you’d want to try.
by MPR News Staff

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Café & Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis will close in September

Café & Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis will close in September

The owners of Café & Bar Lurcat in Minneapolis announced Tuesday that the iconic restaurant will close in September, after nearly a quarter-century as a favorite of locals and visiting celebrities alike.
by MPR News Staff

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Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp

Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp

The four-year project is aimed at developing tools and technology to remove large numbers of the invasive fish, and gauge whether it can restore habitat and help native species bounce back.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Anoka and Carver counties

An official with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says they have detected West Nile virus, but it’s not to the point where there’s a concern about human transmission.
by Jaylan Sims

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