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On the Galapagos Islands, MPR’s Sven Sundgaard sees signs El Niño may be ebbing

On the Galapagos Islands, MPR’s Sven Sundgaard sees signs El Niño may be ebbing

Finishing up a trip to the Galapagos Islands, MPR News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says there are signs the El Niño climate pattern that’s been delivering a historically warm winter to Minnesota may be preparing to break down.
by Sven Sundgaard

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Students, activists protest U of M prison labor purchases

Students, activists protest U of M prison labor purchases

The University of Minnesota has purchased furniture and laundry services from MINNCOR Industries, a program run by the state Department of Corrections that employs incarcerated people.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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COVID-19, flu and RSV continue to decline in Minnesota

COVID-19, flu and RSV continue to decline in Minnesota

The latest data show Minnesota’s hospitalization rates for COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have declined for three straight weeks. In addition, COVID-19 levels measured in wastewater continue to decline in most parts of the state.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Young Vietnamese church group spreads vibrant culture of lion dancing in Twin Cities

Young Vietnamese church group spreads vibrant culture of lion dancing in Twin Cities

To celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon, Minneapolis-based DTG Lions have been performing lion dancing, a traditional form of dance where two dancers move in sync to mimic a lion.
by Nicole Ki

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Wintering monarch butterfly population hit hard by drought

Wintering monarch butterfly population hit hard by drought

The overwintering population of monarch butterflies in Mexico is at the lowest point in a decade, according to the results of an annual population survey. The butterflies overwinter in Mexico before migrating north, arriving in Minnesota by May.
by Dan Gunderson

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New financial assistance effort aimed at reducing Minnesota's stark homeownership racial gap

New financial assistance effort aimed at reducing Minnesota's stark homeownership racial gap

Thousands of Minnesota families long shut out of home ownership stand to benefit from a new program aimed at building generational wealth. Advocates hope the help will reduce Minnesota’s stark racial home ownership gap.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Conservative group offers $15K reward for info about office arson

Conservative group offers $15K reward for info about office arson

The Center of the American Experiment is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of whoever set fires at the office building that houses its headquarters and those of two other conservative policy advocacy groups.
by Matt Sepic

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