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Ask a Bookseller: ‘Aednan: An Epic’ by Linnea Axelsson

Ask a Bookseller: ‘Aednan: An Epic’ by Linnea Axelsson

Darcie Shultz of Books and Burrow in Pittsburgh, Kan., highly recommends Linnea Axelsson’s novel in verse “Aednan: An Epic.”
by Emily Bright

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Trolls in the northern Minnesota woods with a message

Trolls in the northern Minnesota woods with a message

A Danish artist is building a half dozen large trolls in and around Detroit Lakes this summer. Thomas Dambo wants to create a whimsical experience, showcase recycling and encourage people to protect natural resources.
by Dan Gunderson

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New small business program looks to revitalize Selby Avenue corridor in Rondo neighborhood

New small business program looks to revitalize Selby Avenue corridor in Rondo neighborhood

A new effort is underway to support emerging entrepreneurs in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul. It’s part of a larger vision to revitalize the historic economic and cultural center that was fractured by the construction of I-94 decades ago.
by Tom Crann, Josh Cobb and Ngoc Bui

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Cube Critics talk about ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Abigail’

Cube Critics talk about ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Abigail’

Cube Critics watch a movie that is a love letter to stunt performers and a film about a kidnapping where — oops, the kidnapped child is a vampire.
by Jacob Aloi and Max Sparber

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Water safety and air quality awareness as we near the start of summer

Water safety and air quality awareness as we near the start of summer

Drowning death rates increased nationally during the course of the pandemic, according to a new study. Another seasonal risk as we head into summer: bad air quality. On Monday, air pollution in the Twin Cities was the worst it’s been since last June.
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Favorable weather helping crews battling wildfire in Superior National Forest

Favorable weather helping crews battling wildfire in Superior National Forest

Crews continued working Friday to fully contain a wildfire burning in the Superior National Forest in northeast Minnesota. The Fry Fire, which started Wednesday just north of Minnesota Highway 1, about four miles northwest of Isabella.
by MPR News Staff

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Spring rain eases drought as planting commences, warm weekend ahead

Spring rain eases drought as planting commences, warm weekend ahead

Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke about rainfall chances, a warm weekend and the dangers of slipping back into drought conditions with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Monarch population, host plants hurting from climate change. Expert shares how to help

Monarch population, host plants hurting from climate change. Expert shares how to help

A years-long drought pattern, winter whiplash and warming temperatures are all hurting the vulnerable species, according to University of Minnesota Professor Emilie Snell-Rood, who studies monarchs and other pollinators.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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