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Time running out to claim million-dollar Minnesota Lottery prize
A million-dollar Minnesota Lottery prize has gone unclaimed all year. If it’s not claimed by the close of business on Dec. 31, the money will go back to the state.
‘Livers of the river’: Feds propose designating rivers as critical habitat for freshwater mussels
Freshwater mussels were once abundant throughout Minnesota’s waterways. But their populations have declined due to habitat loss, pollution, dam construction and competition from invasive species.
Survey on isolation: Nearly half of Minnesotans report feeling left out at times
About 48 percent of Minnesotans feel left out some of the time or often, according to the “Minds of Minnesotans” survey conducted by APM Research Lab. Gen Z Minnesotans are the most lonely.
New shelter to open in Duluth for young adults experiencing homelessness
A new, $1.6 million shelter serving young adults ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness is scheduled to open in Duluth next month, offering young people transitional housing and supportive services.
Washington Post reporter explains how they uncovered more Native children deaths at boarding schools
A national investigation of former government-run boarding schools found new data on deaths there of Native students, including at Minnesota schools. The Washington Post reports 3,104 Native American students died at the institutions — triple the number previously reported by the federal government.
DNR investigating recent waterfowl deaths across southern Minnesota
The Minnesota DNR is investigating a number of reports of dead waterfowl across the southern half of the state. A DNR official said the deaths are likely the result of avian influenza.