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University of Minnesota to collaborate with tribal groups in first-of-its-kind CWD plan
The University of Minnesota will collaborate with tribal communities from across the state to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease. The initiative will be one of the first tribal CWD management plans in the U.S.  
Former Hibbing, UMD hockey player Adam Johnson dies after 'freak accident' during game in England
Former Hibbing High School and University of Minnesota Duluth hockey player Adam Johnson died after a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday, his club said.
Minnesota beats Michigan State 27-12
Athan Kaliakmanis threw for 200 yards and a touchdown, and Daniel Jackson added seven catches for 120 yards and a score for the Gophers, who have won three of four.
Fargo-Moorhead flood control project marks milestone
Federal, state and local officials are marking a milestone in construction of the $3.2 billion Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project. A structure that will help divert Red River flood water around Fargo-Moorhead has been completed.
Minnesota Homeless Study resumes after 5 years
For more than 30 years, volunteers have conducted the Minnesota Homeless Study led by Wilder Research, which has given the most in-depth look available at homelessness across our state.  Due to the pandemic, the last time the study was conducted was five years ago.
Two sea otter pups, found orphaned along Alaska coast, find home at Minnesota Zoo
The female pups, named Denali and Nuka, were found just days apart in September and initially brought to the Alaska SeaLife Center. Minnesota Zoo staff spent several weeks helping care for the pups in Alaska, before they were brought back to Apple Valley, Minn.
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