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Faith in the water: Minnesota dowser in demand despite no scientific proof 

Faith in the water: Minnesota dowser in demand despite no scientific proof 

Jim Kuebelbeck can’t explain it, but he claims to sense the presence of underground water. There is no scientific basis for dowsing, but hundreds of people pay Kuebelbeck to help locate water. 
by Dan Gunderson

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In Crosslake, governor’s fishing opener spotlights lethal impact of lead tackle to Minnesota’s loons

In Crosslake, governor’s fishing opener spotlights lethal impact of lead tackle to Minnesota’s loons

One of the biggest threats loons face is poisoning from swallowing lead sinkers, lures and jigs. Yet efforts to ban lead tackle in Minnesota have repeatedly failed and convincing anglers to voluntarily switch out their lead tackle for non-toxic alternatives has been a slow process.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Tapped out? Dispute with DNR over year-round maple tree taps leaves Grand Marais couple feeling stuck

Tapped out? Dispute with DNR over year-round maple tree taps leaves Grand Marais couple feeling stuck

A small maple syrup operation that has tapped trees on state land outside Grand Marais for 25 years says it may have to close over a lease dispute with the Minnesota DNR. The agency wants the business to remove its tapping equipment from 600 trees at the end of every syrup season.
by Dan Kraker

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Young girls often struggle with self-esteem. This Minnesota native is ready to help

Young girls often struggle with self-esteem. This Minnesota native is ready to help

Worried about the negative effects of cultural messages on her daughters, Missy Heilman started a nonprofit to teach girls to value themselves. BIO Girls is now active in 120 communities across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
by Dan Gunderson

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Plan to move a Duluth parking lot for people experiencing homelessness riles residents

Plan to move a Duluth parking lot for people experiencing homelessness riles residents

A proposal to move a safe place where people experiencing homelessness in Duluth can sleep in their cars has pitted neighbors asking for their safety concerns to be addressed against what advocates say are misconceptions of homelessness. 
by Dan Kraker

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Remains of long-missing Wisconsin woman found in St. Cloud

Remains of long-missing Wisconsin woman found in St. Cloud

Shannah Boiteau was last seen alive on June 22, 2016, running from a vehicle driven by her boyfriend. A property owner found her skeletal remains in St. Cloud.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Battleground 2nd Congressional District will be wide open as Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate bid

Battleground 2nd Congressional District will be wide open as Rep. Angie Craig launches Senate bid

Todd Rapp, DFL analyst and longtime MPR News commentator, joined host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to parse the politics and predict what could be in store for Minnesota next year.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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