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Animal Humane Society reopens adoption centers after canine flu outbreak
The Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities is reopening its pet adoption centers in Coon Rapids and Golden Valley for adoptions on Tuesday, after battling an outbreak of canine influenza for more than a month.
VanVan, 4, raps about her ABCs and 123s
Meet VanVan, the four-year-old rapper who is giving Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat a run for their money. She's getting millions of views on TikTok and Instagram.
Steve Inskeep's advice to UMN Morris grads: 'You're allowed to laugh'
The journalist spoke at the University of Minnesota Morris commencement over the weekend to remind people to listen, adapt and, notably, tell fart jokes.
Torrential rain sends southern Minnesota rivers rising once again
Just when it seemed that spring flooding had finally exited the region, some southern Minnesota rivers are on the rise again in the wake of torrential rain.
New gun measures headed to Walz’s desk
The Minnesota House passed a public safety budget bill Monday night that includes a pair of new gun laws and a host of other policy measures. Gov. Tim Walz said he will sign it.
Negotiators settle on Minnesota marijuana taxes, possession limits
Members of a conference committee working on a bill to legalize marijuana have reached agreement on some key issues and are expected to settle on a final version of the legislation as early as Tuesday.