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Burnsville officials report 'unusual number' of calls about raccoons acting strangely

Burnsville officials report 'unusual number' of calls about raccoons acting strangely

“These raccoons have been observed to be staggering, experiencing seizures, unafraid of their surroundings and allowing people to approach them, or laying/slumped for an extended period of time,” the city reported this week.
by Andrew Krueger

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Avian flu detected in Meeker County turkey flock

Avian flu detected in Meeker County turkey flock

It’s the first confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Minnesota since last spring, and likely is connection to the fall migration of wild birds.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Endless entertainment: The TV shows, films and plays to watch

Endless entertainment: The TV shows, films and plays to watch

Fall brings a fresh slate of stories to screens and theaters everywhere. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Star Tribune columnist Neal Justin about the new shows worth a binge, and with MPR News arts editor Max Sparber about the plays you can find in theaters across the Twin Cities. 
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Walz orders flags be flown at half-staff following attack on Israel

Walz orders flags be flown at half-staff following attack on Israel

Walz encouraged individuals and businesses to also fly their flags at half-staff to remember, mourn and honor victims following Saturday’s Hamas attack on Israel.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota Aurora adding 2nd team — and you can try out for it

Minnesota Aurora adding 2nd team — and you can try out for it

The new team will be called Aurora 2 and players will be added through Aurora tryouts and recruiting, serving as a pathway for players aspiring to make the first team.
by Anna Haecherl

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‘A smile on my heart’: Minnesota Twins fans hold out hope after Game 3 loss

‘A smile on my heart’: Minnesota Twins fans hold out hope after Game 3 loss

The Minnesota Twins are further into the post season than they've been in many years. That's brought fans out in droves and packed Target Field on Tuesday as the team battles in the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros.
by Peter Cox, Kirsti Marohn, Matthew Alvarez and Kerem Yücel

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A life not fully lived: Federal bill aims to prevent more opioid overdose deaths

A life not fully lived: Federal bill aims to prevent more opioid overdose deaths

Anastasia’s family said she lost her life after buying some pills on the social media app SnapChat. Later that night, Olga noticed the light shining out from under her daughter’s door. She knocked, then opened the door. She found her cold on her bed, with her face turning blue.
by Jon Collins

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Report calls for changes in debt collection legal process in Minnesota

Report calls for changes in debt collection legal process in Minnesota

A new report from the Minnesota State Bar Association found confusing court processes are difficult to navigate for people trying to pay back debt — and debt litigation disproportionately affects low-income people and communities of color.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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