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North Mankato alpaca farmer wins nearly $200K in five-night run on 'Wheel of Fortune'

North Mankato alpaca farmer wins nearly $200K in five-night run on 'Wheel of Fortune'

A North Mankato alpaca farmer walks away with almost $184,000 in cash and prizes after a five-night run on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ that aired this week. His winnings include trips to Amsterdam, Vietnam, Aruba and Costa Rica.
by Hannah Yang

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Hunger strikers say they'll keep pushing for closure of incinerator

Hunger strikers say they'll keep pushing for closure of incinerator

Minneapolis activists are recovering after an 11-day hunger strike calling on Hennepin County leaders to set a firm timeline to close the HERC trash incinerator amid ongoing environmental justice concerns.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Researchers perplexed by growing numbers of 'zombie' fish deep in Lake Superior

Researchers perplexed by growing numbers of 'zombie' fish deep in Lake Superior

Scientists have discovered a growing number of emaciated lake trout deep in Lake Superior, about half their normal body weight. They’re racing to learn what’s behind the phenomenon.
by Dan Kraker

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As 2 in 5 college students experience food insecurity, more of them rely on food pantries

As 2 in 5 college students experience food insecurity, more of them rely on food pantries

2 in 5 college students are experiencing food insecurity across the country. In Minnesota, the demand for access to free healthy foods continues to rise as higher grocery prices mean more students need to rely on food aid to stay in school.
by Hannah Yang

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Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

Council members approved ordinances to decriminalize drug paraphernalia and extend the city’s eviction notice timeline. The council also failed to override a mayoral veto on the reappointment of Todd Barnette as public safety commissioner.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Basilica Block Party comes to an end

Basilica Block Party comes to an end

The annual Minneapolis music festival has come to an end, after a sporadic few years of events.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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