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Bird's eye view essential to figuring flood risk
NOAA pilots are measuring the snow pack in Minnesota to help flood forecasters determine the risk for high water in the spring.
Amish kids were dying mysteriously. Mayo scientists solved it. But can they treat it?
Young, healthy Amish children were dying unexpectedly across the country. It took Mayo researchers more than a decade to figure out why — and now, they’re trying to find a treatment.
Other robotics teams at a practice meet Sunday stepped up to help the Highland Park team after its equipment trailer was stolen. “We needed some zip ties … and you just ask and they have it — and say, 'What else do you need?’” coach Doug Kmoch said.
According to St. Paul police, officers responded to a report of an assault at about 11:15 p.m. on the corner of Kennard Street and Ross Avenue on the city's east side. They found a young man who had been shot.
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits U.S. kids
The number of child deaths and the hospitalization rate for youngsters nationwide are the highest seen at this point in any season since the severe flu outbreak of 2009-10, health officials said Friday. And the wave is expected to keep going for weeks.
LGBTQ activists, Gov. Walz demand 'conversion therapy' ban
LGBTQ activists joined by Gov. Tim Walz have rallied at the State Capitol to demand that the Republican-controlled Minnesota Senate pass a ban on “conversion therapy” for minors.