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Amid dry conditions, DNR warns of danger from campfires, fireworks
Dry conditions in Minnesota increase the risk of wildfires during the Fourth of July holiday, urging caution with campfires and fireworks, as they are the primary cause of wildfires and alternative activities without flames should be considered.
Birds, bugs and climate change
Many bird species are in decline across North America, with decades of falling numbers. In western Minnesota, researchers are examining the link between climate change, birds and the insects they eat.
Grocery workers ratify new contract with Lunds & Byerlys
Workers voted Saturday at 10 store locations across the western Twin Cities metro. The union and Lunds & Byerlys reached a contract agreement last week after the union threatened to strike over unfair labor practices.
Fire destroys apartment building near U of M campus
The building at the intersection of University Avenue and 10th Avenue Southeast was evacuated and no one inside was injured.
Cruise ship company that visited Duluth to leave the Great Lakes
American Queen Voyages, a cruise ship company that made two stops in Duluth this summer, has announced its plans to pull out of the Great Lakes starting next year. The move comes amid a surge in growth for the cruise industry on the Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
MnDOT eyes autonomous vehicles to close transportation gaps, improve safety
The state has helped fund and oversee three pilot projects to explore how the technology might improve transportation access and safety. And it’s urging developers to conduct their own pilots in the state, where they can navigate winter weather and rural roadways.