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Endangered Dakota skippers released in renewed prairie landscape

Endangered Dakota skippers released in renewed prairie landscape

A butterfly species once common on Minnesota’s prairie is fluttering again over native flowers and grasses. Hundreds of endangered Dakota skipper butterflies were reintroduced to Glacial Lakes State Park.
by Aaliyah Demry

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Fargo fallen officer remembered as wanting to 'make a difference'

Fargo fallen officer remembered as wanting to 'make a difference'

On Saturday morning, a long line of law enforcement vehicles escorted Jake Wallin from Fargo to Pequot Lakes. People stood along the highways, holding flags and signs with messages of support.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Fargo shooting updates: Suspect had search history of mass shooting events

Fargo shooting updates: Suspect had search history of mass shooting events

Law enforcement has released more information about the gunman in last week’s shooting in Fargo, N.D., that killed officer Jake Wallin and injured two other officers and a bystander.
by MPR News Staff

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Program partners with schools to help reduce number of homeless families in Hennepin County

Program partners with schools to help reduce number of homeless families in Hennepin County

Studies show students who experience homelessness or housing instability are more likely to be chronically absent and less likely to complete high school and continue in their education. Now — a local program is aiming to find permanent solutions to the problems families experiencing homelessness may face.
by Sarah Thamer

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MPCA: American Crystal Sugar Company didn't follow wastewater rules

MPCA: American Crystal Sugar Company didn't follow wastewater rules

A major sugar and agricultural company based in Moorhead, Minn., has been fined for wastewater quality violations involving fecal matter and other pollutants.
by Amy Felegy

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Leaked groundwater containing tritium may have reached Mississippi River in Monticello

Leaked groundwater containing tritium may have reached Mississippi River in Monticello

Xcel Energy says water with very low levels of radioactive tritium was detected about 30 feet from the river’s edge. State health and pollution control officials say there’s no risk to drinking water.
by Kirsti Marohn

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More Minnesota kids hospitalized due to opioid exposure

More Minnesota kids hospitalized due to opioid exposure

Since January of 2022, the Minnesota Poison Control System said it’s been contacted about 66 children under age 3 requiring medical care due to exposure to opioids, including fentanyl.
by Kirsti Marohn

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