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Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes

Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes

The itchy red rash is caused by tiny parasites in the water that can burrow into human skin. Researchers are looking at whether certain waterfowl, invasive species or warming lakes could be factors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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On a northern Minnesota island, arts and inspiration find safe harbor

On a northern Minnesota island, arts and inspiration find safe harbor

A small island on Rainy Lake near the Canadian border was once home to a legendary Minnesota environmentalist. Now it’s a place for introspection and inspiration for artists and nature lovers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Mayo Clinic hosts global ‘hackathon’ to solve medical mysteries

Mayo Clinic hosts global ‘hackathon’ to solve medical mysteries

Mayo Clinic is hosting its first U.S. “Undiagnosed Hackathon,” where global experts team up to help patients with mysterious conditions. They’ll reanalyze tests and run new diagnostics to give participants a chance at answers.
by Molly Castle Work

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How ranked choice voting works

How ranked choice voting works

Voters in several Minnesota cities will use ranked choice voting — or instant-runoff voting — this fall to decide local races. Instead of selecting just one candidate, they rank them by preference.
by MPR News Staff

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Voter guides: 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race

Minneapolis is electing its next mayor on Nov. 4, 2025. No Republicans in the race — but plenty of platforms to choose from, spanning major parties and independents.
by MPR News Staff

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After months of work to repair sinkhole damage, St. Paul's West Seventh Street fully reopens

After months of work to repair sinkhole damage, St. Paul's West Seventh Street fully reopens

For the first time in more than four months, traffic is flowing freely on West Seventh Street near Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul — after crews finished repairing damage caused by a sinkhole.
by Andrew Krueger

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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Why On Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology’ 

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Why On Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology’ 

Bunnie Hilliard of Brave + Kind Bookshop recommends “Why On Earth: An Alien Invasion Anthology,” edited by Rosiee Thor and Vania Stoyanova.
by Emily Bright

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Fateh returns campaign donation from latest Feeding Our Future defendant

Fateh returns campaign donation from latest Feeding Our Future defendant

Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh’s campaign said Friday that he returned a campaign contribution from Muna Wais Fidhin, the latest defendant to be indicted in the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud case.
by Matt Sepic

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