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Good wild rice harvest anticipated across Minnesota

Good wild rice harvest anticipated across Minnesota

Minnesota has more natural wild rice than any other state. Hundreds of people take part in the harvest each fall as a way to earn money or simply fill their pantry.
by Dan Gunderson

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Arts Briefs: Apparently cats can be trained

Arts Briefs: Apparently cats can be trained

In this week’s Arts Briefs: Hmong culture and opera, watery fun at Lake Superior and performing cats. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: Wibbly wobbly timey wimey.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Small wildfire near Ely is now fully contained

Small wildfire near Ely is now fully contained

A small wildfire detected earlier this week in the Superior National Forest southeast of Ely, Minn., is now fully contained.
by Andrew Krueger

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Boil water advisory issued for city of Brainerd

Boil water advisory issued for city of Brainerd

A boil water advisory is in effect for the city of Brainerd, Minn., after testing found bacterial contamination in the city water system.
by Andrew Krueger

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Teens strive to earn long-term tech positions in the Twin Cities

Teens strive to earn long-term tech positions in the Twin Cities

Through its Tech Geeks program, 30,000 Feet offers paid training and a pathway to lucrative careers, in particular for young people of color.
by Aaliyah Demry

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