We have absolutely no control over what design will be the final choice by the State Emblems Redesign Commission. But that won’t stop us and the rest of the MPR newsroom from recognizing some of the great and humorous submissions.
Scientists have updated their forecast for the current solar cycle, which usually lasts about 11 years. Solar activity is now expected to peak earlier and to be stronger than previously thought.
On Nov. 7, 2016, Terry Brisk was deer hunting on his parents’ property in Morrison County, east of Little Falls, Minn., when he was shot and killed. Investigators said they believe he was killed with his own rifle, which they found the following spring.
The average American generates five pounds of trash per day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Reduce your household trash by listing your output and taking these simple actions.
Research shows that a daily dose of tai chi, the slow-moving meditative, martial art can boost our body and brain. A new study finds adding word games to tai chi doubles the increase in memory.
Some of the brand's fully cooked and breaded chicken Fun Nuggets may be contaminated, the U.S. Agriculture Department said. One minor injury has been linked to consumption of the product.
The Southern Taurids meteor shower is set to peak Sunday and Monday, giving viewers a chance to see what are often called shooting stars soaring above our planet.
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