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Dip a toe into Minnesota's growing boat cultures

Dip a toe into Minnesota's growing boat cultures

Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and more than 830,000 boats. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about everything from canoes to pontoons — and how to get on the water.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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North Dakota university leaders fear 'catastrophic implications' of new Minnesota free tuition plan

North Dakota university leaders fear 'catastrophic implications' of new Minnesota free tuition plan

North Dakota higher education officials are deeply worried about losing students and revenue in 2024 when neighboring Minnesota makes tuition free for thousands of its residents at public colleges and universities.
by The Associated Press

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Amid dry conditions, DNR warns of danger from campfires, fireworks

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.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Birds, bugs and climate change

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.
by Dan Gunderson

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Grocery workers ratify new contract with Lunds & Byerlys

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.
by Aaliyah Demry

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Fire destroys apartment building near U of M campus

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.
by Olivia Stevens

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