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Scientists wonder if Lake Superior can continue to avoid an invasion of mussels

Scientists wonder if Lake Superior can continue to avoid an invasion of mussels

Tiny and unmoving in their plastic prison cell, the thumbnail-sized shellfish didn’t look like much to fear. But knowing that invasive quagga and zebra mussels have destroyed entire ecosystems and killed billions of baby fish in the lower Great Lakes, it would be foolish to underestimate them.
by The Associated Press

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Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel's war in Gaza

Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel's war in Gaza

The Democratic National Committee planned to clarify its position on Israel’s war in Gaza. But after a surprise reversal, it may be several months before DNC officials adopt a formal position on an issue that has divided their party perhaps more than any other.
by The Associated Press

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Minnetonka police, fire departments launch drones as first responders for some calls

Minnetonka police, fire departments launch drones as first responders for some calls

The Minnetonka police and fire departments are launching a new program to respond to 911 calls — one that will see drones arrive on-scene before emergency responders for some calls. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Two children die in Mankato fire

Authorities in Mankato are investigating an early Monday morning fire that killed two children and left a woman seriously injured.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota Senate candidates move forward after primaries to fill two seats

Minnesota Senate candidates move forward after primaries to fill two seats

The special primaries determined which candidates advance to the Nov. 4 special general elections for the Senate District 29 and 47 seats. The results could determine which party controls the chamber.
by Dana Ferguson

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Cyclist, pedestrian seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash in Minneapolis

A hit-and-run crash early Monday seriously injured a pedestrian and a cyclist in Minneapolis. As of Monday evening, authorities had located the suspect vehicle but were still searching for the driver.
by MPR News Staff

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