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The brains behind the flamingo dies

The brains behind the flamingo dies

You probably don't recognize Don Featherstone's name. But you will most likely recognize what he gave the world.
by Bob Collins

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MN quietly gives a boost to mental illness treatment

A new program in Minnesota got scant attention during the legislative session, but lawmakers approved funding for a program offering early detection and treatment of psychosis in young people.
by Bob Collins

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You probably missed a great Northern Lights show

We need some sort of amber alert system so that those of you who see the Northern Lights can wake the rest of us up.
by Bob Collins

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Twins make it right after family’s tickets stolen

Twins make it right after family’s tickets stolen

The Enge family of Thief River Falls was planning to spend Saturday's Twins-Cubs game at Target Field, celebrating the survival of Allie Enge, who survived brain surgery three years ago, almost to the day. Then someone stole their tickets.
by Bob Collins

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Court: Walser bled dealership to hurt business partner

The Minnesota Court of Appeals today provided a fascinating glimpse into a two-decade fight inside the Walser family business.
by Bob Collins

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MinnPost to charge for bonus content

Publisher Andrew Wallmeyer announced the MinnPost+ program, which will make some content available only to people who donate $60 or more a year.
by Bob Collins

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It’s a slow news day, so here’s a cat video

The best part about the summer solstice is it ushers in a summer of slow news days, which gives us a legitimate excuse -- almost -- to watch cat videos.
by Bob Collins

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Scientists: Sixth great extinction is underway

A study by a group of scientists says the sixth great extinction on earth is already underway.
by Bob Collins

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A voice silenced in racist attack, amplified in death

It is odd, yet true, to think that the voice of Rev. Clementa Pinckney, which a white supremacist thought he was silencing by killing him, is now being amplified to a wider audience.
by Bob Collins

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