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Toothy, ancient gar fish get new protections in Minnesota

Toothy, ancient gar fish get new protections in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set a 10-fish possession limit for longnose and shortnose gar. They’re among the underappreciated native species designated as ‘rough’ fish, which advocates say deserve more respect and better management.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Few speak Ojibwe as a first language. This 'nest' is teaching kids to in Cloquet

Few speak Ojibwe as a first language. This 'nest' is teaching kids to in Cloquet

Grandma’s House in Cloquet, Minn., on the Fond du Lac Reservation is not like a drop-off daycare or an immersion school where only the children learn. Seven families learn Ojibwe traditions and language from elders who speak it as their first language.
by Robyn Katona

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Extra funding does little to increase dental care for Medical Assistance recipients

Extra funding does little to increase dental care for Medical Assistance recipients

During its 2021 session, the Minnesota Legislature increased reimbursement rates to make sure more Medical Assistance enrollees saw the dentist. A year later, those changes have made little difference.
by Catharine Richert

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Rocori school district settles lawsuit with family over alleged racial harassment

Rocori school district settles lawsuit with family over alleged racial harassment

The school district agreed to pay $140,000 to settle the lawsuit filed by a Cold Spring, Minn., woman on behalf of two of her children, accusing the district of failing to respond to repeated reports of bullying and harassment at school and online.
by Kirsti Marohn

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More than 11,000 expected for the Birkie; country's largest cross-country ski race

More than 11,000 expected for the Birkie; country's largest cross-country ski race

Despite a major winter snowstorm, more than 11,000 skiers — and 30,000 spectators — are expected in northwestern Wisconsin beginning Thursday for the American Birkebeiner, the country’s largest cross-country ski race.
by Dan Kraker

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Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state

Student athletes battle an unexpected opponent — a storm — to make it to state

Having faced tough opponents all season, many Minnesota High School athletes are now facing one they didn't expect: a historic winter storm. Some of the competitors in the state tournament for girls’ gymnastics and hockey hit the road early to make sure they got to St. Paul in time.
by Nicole Ki

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Judge restricts trapping to protect Minnesota's threatened lynx

Judge restricts trapping to protect Minnesota's threatened lynx

A federal judge has ordered Minnesota wildlife managers to restrict traps that can inadvertently harm the threatened Canada lynx. The ruling ends a 15-year dispute over wildlife trapping in northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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Eat, fillet, love: Advocates seek more respect for Minnesota's underappreciated fish

Eat, fillet, love: Advocates seek more respect for Minnesota's underappreciated fish

Advocates for native species currently designated as rough fish — from redhorse suckers to bigmouth buffalo — say they provide many ecological benefits. Some also face threats and may need additional regulations.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Northshore Mining, shut down since last spring, poised to restart

Northshore Mining, shut down since last spring, poised to restart

Cleveland-Cliffs says it is recalling some of the more than 400 workers it laid off last spring, idling one of the Iron Range’s key mining and taconite production operations. 
by Tim Nelson

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Study: Harmful algae blooms like it hot, but can occur in cold water

Study: Harmful algae blooms like it hot, but can occur in cold water

A new study finds that harmful algae blooms — typically associated with warm water temperatures — can also occur in cooler conditions, even under ice.
by Dan Kraker

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