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When Minneapolis shelter dogs need exercise, these volunteers come running

When Minneapolis shelter dogs need exercise, these volunteers come running

A program at Minneapolis Animal Care and Control lets trained volunteers borrow a dog to go out for a run. It gets everyone — whether they have two legs or four — out for fresh air, and can give the dogs a better chance at a successful adoption.
by Tim Nelson

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Canoe team sets record-setting pace down the Mississippi River

Canoe team sets record-setting pace down the Mississippi River

The four canoers set out from the headwaters at Itasca State Park in Minnesota on May 10. They made their way south accompanied by a team of assistants who travelled alongside the canoe by boat and road.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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It’s mushroom foraging season in Minnesota. Are you out hunting yet?

It’s mushroom foraging season in Minnesota. Are you out hunting yet?

The season to forage for morels in Minnesota is nearing its end, meaning this long weekend might be your last chance to look for them. But don’t worry — this is just the beginning. 
by Robyn Katona

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What we know about the health risks of ultra-processed foods

What we know about the health risks of ultra-processed foods

Sure, they're tasty, but packaged snacks and meals can be packed with sugar, salt and a list of unpronounceable ingredients. So what are they doing to your health? Scientists are trying to find out.
by Maria Godoy

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'This is good food': Reclaiming a classic Nigerian dish in Minnesota

'This is good food': Reclaiming a classic Nigerian dish in Minnesota

Ask just about anyone to tell their personal story, and it’s likely that food will feature at some point. For Nigerian immigrant Uche Irogbu, fufu was a staple of his childhood, and now its a staple of his identity in the U.S.
by Mecca Bos

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