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Ukrainian children thrive in Minnesota after losses in the Russian invasion two years ago

Special friendships have helped ease Artem Fedorenko’s transition to his new life, particularly a reunion with his best friend from Ukraine. In 2022, a bomb blast took the 10-year-old’s arm. He became one of the first Ukrainian children to receive a prosthetic in Minnesota.
by Lindsey Seavert

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DNR limits walleye fishing to catch-and-release on Mille Lacs through mid August

DNR limits walleye fishing to catch-and-release on Mille Lacs through mid August

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it’s adjusting the open-water regulations for the popular destination lake in north-central Minnesota due in part to hungrier walleye and high catch rates.
by Kirsti Marohn

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First Black female jockey Cheryl White celebrated in Minnesota

First Black female jockey Cheryl White celebrated in Minnesota

Raymond White is traveling to Minnesota this coming weekend to share his sister’s legacy with a nonprofit equestrian program for BIPOC youth in the Twin Cities.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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3M appoints new CEO to lead company

3M appoints new CEO to lead company

3M has appointed its next chief executive officer, choosing a candidate from outside the company.
by MPR News Staff

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In northern Minnesota, researchers and foresters prepare for emerald ash borer invasion

In northern Minnesota, researchers and foresters prepare for emerald ash borer invasion

The invasive emerald ash borer has slowly munched its way across the state since it was first discovered in St. Paul in 2009. Now it’s on the doorstep of the largest ash forest in North America.
by Dan Kraker

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