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Man gets 30-month sentence for staging political arson
A judge on Thursday sentenced a Brooklyn Center man to 30 months in federal prison for staging a politically-motivated arson to collect insurance money and donations.
New study from UMN researchers says an existing drug is a promising treatment for long COVID
Metformin, a medication typically used as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, has shown promise as an effective treatment for long COVID, according to a study by University of Minnesota researchers published Thursday in The Lancet.
Survey: Americans hold mixed views on LGBTQ+ policies in schools
A new survey from American Public Media and the McCourtney Institute for Democracy finds the majority of Americans support teachers displaying photos of same-sex partners in the classroom, but don’t want students discussing books with LGBTQ+ themes.
Funding for invasive carp barrier in Mississippi River falls short at Legislature
The Department of Natural Resources says more work is needed to determine the best option to prevent the invasive fish from moving upstream into Minnesota waters. But environmental advocates worry time is running out.
Art Hounds: The comedy of assassination
This week, Art Hounds recommend a new show at Bryant Lake Bowl, a just-opened movie theater in Rochester and a Minnesota composer’s latest work.