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Rare wild Asian horse foal finds a new mom at Minnesota Zoo
After falling critically ill shortly after birth, Marat, the Przewalski’s horse foal, recovered but was rejected by his mother. Alice, a domestic pony who had recently lost her own foal, accepted Marat and began nurturing him.
Motorcycles in Minnesota will now be able to split lanes — here's what that means
Beginning July 1, motorcyclists in Minnesota are allowed to maneuver between vehicles in certain situations when traffic is stopped or moving slowly — techniques known as “lane splitting” and “lane filtering.”
Closure of longtime Minneapolis punk house Disgraceland leaves behind a legacy
An era ended when the owner announced plans to sell the home. The last punks moved out on April 30. Disgraceland has hosted live music, sheltered touring bands and housed countless individuals within the local DIY and punk communities.
‘Loon lady’ turns passion into action to protect Minnesota’s iconic bird
Sheila Johnston started photographing loons as a hobby. Watching the loons struggle to survive made her a passionate advocate for Minnesota’s state bird, but one experience drove her to action.
After Trump campaign bill goes unpaid, St. Cloud changes policy for charging event fees
The city is looking to recover staff time for providing police officers and setting up barriers at festivals, parades and other events. The action was spurred in part by an unpaid bill for security and other services St. Cloud provided for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally last summer.
Archaeologists unearth remnants of historic tram at Split Rock Lighthouse
Archaeologists working at Split Rock Lighthouse along the North Shore of Lake Superior have unearthed remnants of a historic tramway that once carried supplies from the lake up the steep cliff to build the facility.