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Monarch population, host plants hurting from climate change. Expert shares how to help

Monarch population, host plants hurting from climate change. Expert shares how to help

A years-long drought pattern, winter whiplash and warming temperatures are all hurting the vulnerable species, according to University of Minnesota Professor Emilie Snell-Rood, who studies monarchs and other pollinators.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Guthrie Theater announces almost $4 million deficit

Guthrie Theater announces almost $4 million deficit

The Guthrie Theater announced a $3.8 million deficit for fiscal year 2023 despite higher ticket sales and donor support, with challenges attributed to rising operational expenses, pandemic impacts and an aging building.
by Cari Spencer and Jacob Aloi

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Minnesotans honor the state’s Japanese American veterans

Minnesotans honor the state’s Japanese American veterans

Fort Snelling was home to a linguistics school, where about 6,000 people were trained in Japanese language. Those linguists went on to break codes and serve on the front lines, a role military officials said was crucial in bringing the end to the war. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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