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A new tool lets metro residents track region's tree canopy

A new tool lets metro residents track region's tree canopy

Growing Shade helps city leaders, nonprofits, and residents target efforts to plant trees to the areas that need them most.
by Paul Huttner

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Amid avian flu outbreak, activists decry poultry-killing methods

Amid avian flu outbreak, activists decry poultry-killing methods

How to quickly destroy thousands of chickens or turkeys exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza is an unpleasant problem. Here’s a closer look at how it’s done in Minnesota.
by Kirsti Marohn

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For Earth Day, University of Minnesota Morris professor collects 'Prayers for a Feverish Planet'

For Earth Day, University of Minnesota Morris professor collects 'Prayers for a Feverish Planet'

University of Minnesota Morris professor Ann DuHamel put out a call for compositions inspired by climate change. She received more than 170 pieces from musicians in 35 countries and will perform some of them this weekend.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Climate change drives longer, more intense pollen seasons

Climate change drives longer, more intense pollen seasons

Growing seasons are getting longer and plants are emitting more pollen as temperatures and carbon dioxide increase.
by Paul Huttner

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For Earth Day, preventing food waste in the kitchen

For Earth Day, preventing food waste in the kitchen

Mary Schroeder, health and nutrition extension educator at the University of Minnesota, talks about how small steps in the kitchen can reduce food waste and protect the environment.
by Tom Crann and Sarah Gelbard

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Parishes in Minneapolis, Bucha linked as Ukrainian Orthodox Church celebrates holiest of days

Parishes in Minneapolis, Bucha linked as Ukrainian Orthodox Church celebrates holiest of days

The Ukrainian Orthodox church in Bucha, Ukraine, where a mass grave held the remains of civilians killed during the Russian invasion, was built with help from a sister church in Minneapolis. Both congregations are marking Orthodox Easter this weekend — and celebrating the endurance of their faith.
by Tim Nelson

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Duluth police: Man killed aunt, uncle, 2 kids before killing self

Duluth police: Man killed aunt, uncle, 2 kids before killing self

Officials believe Brandon Taylor Cole-Skogstad, 29, was responsible for the killings of four family members at the home, where a family dog was also killed. No motive was given.
by MPR News Staff

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Little Earth patrols work to fill safety gap after breach in trust

Little Earth community members were hit by foam rounds and chemical munitions even though they were given permission to be on the streets during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd. Many are trying to rebuild a better relationship with police.
by Melissa Olson

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Rising traffic fatalities 'erasing 15 years of progress in 18 months'

Rising traffic fatalities 'erasing 15 years of progress in 18 months'

Traffic fatalities reached a 15-year high last year even while the number of reported crashes and the volume of cars on the road have both decreased. Mike Hanson, the director of Minnesota’s Office of Traffic Safety, spoke with MPR News host Tom Crann about what can be done to turn things around this year and if there’s a glimmer of hope ahead.
by Tom Crann

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State officials say good preparation limiting impact of avian flu

State officials say good preparation limiting impact of avian flu

Elected officials say efforts are underway to help poultry producers who lose their flocks both financially and through access to mental health support.
by Hannah Yang

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