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U.S. sees large rise in border seizures of eggs, while fentanyl rate falls

U.S. sees large rise in border seizures of eggs, while fentanyl rate falls

President Trump cites risks from fentanyl to justify tariffs on Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says interceptions of eggs are way up, compared to 63 fentanyl cases last month.
by Bill Chappell

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Foragers want a seat at the rulemaking table as DNR mulls mushroom, berry bag limits

Foragers want a seat at the rulemaking table as DNR mulls mushroom, berry bag limits

The DNR is considering bag limits on how much food people can take from state-managed lands. That gallon limit is ringing alarm bells for foraging groups like the Minnesota Mycological Society.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn’t

This is why Canada has plenty of eggs — and the U.S. doesn’t

While the U.S. grapples with an egg shortage caused by avian flu, eggs remain plentiful and affordable in Canada. There are reasons for that, including that egg farms there tend to be smaller.
by Scott Horsley

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Minnesotan Emily Ford reaches finish line of Iditarod sled dog race

Minnesotan Emily Ford reaches finish line of Iditarod sled dog race

After spending nearly two weeks traversing more than 1,100 miles of the Alaska wilderness, Duluth’s Emily Ford reached the finish line of her first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Sunday.
by MPR News Staff

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Former reality TV star wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Duluth racer holds as second-fastest rookie

Former reality TV star wins Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Duluth racer holds as second-fastest rookie

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes has won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska. As of early Friday, Duluth’s Emily Ford continued to run in 17th place, and was the second-fastest rookie so far.

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Minnesota author provides bucket list in ‘100 Things to Do in Duluth Before You Die’

Minnesota author provides bucket list in ‘100 Things to Do in Duluth Before You Die’

Jay Gabler, a Twin Cities native, told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer he “was really pleased to discover how eager Duluthians are to help newcomers discover the city” on Morning Edition Thursday.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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DNR: Mille Lacs Lake anglers can keep two walleye this summer

DNR: Mille Lacs Lake anglers can keep two walleye this summer

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says after years of tighter fishing regulations, the lake's walleye population appears to be at healthy levels.
by Kirsti Marohn

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