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How worried should we be about bird flu spreading to humans?
We've been tracking the H5N1 avian flu in the state's poultry flocks. Recently, the virus has made its way into goats and, in other states, cattle. Now in Texas this week, a man contracted bird flu after coming into contact with infected cows.
Deputies were called to a home near Mankato and found that a medium-sized, mixed-breed female dog had been fatally shot on the deck. The dog’s owner and another nearby resident reported finding threatening notes.
As Uber, Lyft departure looms, Minneapolis council could reconsider ordinance next week
The Minneapolis City Council could reconsider its controversial ordinance boosting rideshare driver pay next Thursday. If there’s no action taken, Uber and Lyft say they’ll cease operations in the city and beyond by May 1.
Arts leader returns: Mohannad Ghawanmeh to lead Public Art St. Paul
Mohannad Ghawanmeh, a filmmaker and cinema scholar with a deep history in Minnesota’s arts scene, has been named the new president and executive director of Public Art St. Paul.