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July 30, 2019 1:42 PM

Minnesota Wild fire general manager Paul Fenton after one season

The Wild struggled in Paul Fenton’s first year. He traded away several popular players and the team missed the playoffs for the first time in seven years.

by The Associated Press

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July 29, 2019 1:15 PM

Drive right: Law directs slower motorists to move over

Along with a new ban on holding a cellphone while driving, Minnesota has an updated ‘slowpoke’ law. But don’t expect a crackdown on slower drivers.

by Brian Bakst

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July 29, 2019 1:00 PM

A Beautiful World: Food hubs provide a critical link for small farmers

Small farmers band together with the help of a food hub that bridges the gap between the field and fresh produce on the kitchen table.

by Heather McElhatton

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July 25, 2019 2:00 PM

Are trees the climate change silver bullet, or more silver buckshot?

A new study published in the journal Science estimates that massive reforestation efforts could cut atmospheric carbon by about 25 percent. But are those numbers accurate?

by Paul Huttner

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July 25, 2019 12:45 PM

‘This is my identity’: Synchronized swimmer proud to be in the water

By intentionally creating a space for LGBTQ athletes, the Subversive Sirens is inviting people who would never otherwise consider participating in water sports.

by Riham Feshir and Iyana Esters

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July 25, 2019 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Art that activates 'the other four' senses

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a play made up of puzzles and the Minnesota ArtCar Parade.

by Marianne Combs

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July 23, 2019 3:48 PM

MN researchers roll out revolutionary approach to school safety training

A pair of Minnesota researchers launched an alternative approach to school safety training. Instead of focusing on run-hide-fight or lockdown techniques, they are training teachers, sheriffs and school leaders on crisis intervention, de-escalation and suicide prevention.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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July 23, 2019 2:24 PM

President Trump wants to improve Americans' kidney health — here's how to protect yours

President Trump signed an executive order this month that lays out a plan for reducing kidney disease in the United States. Dr. Jon Hallberg has this primer and tips to protect your kidneys.

by Steven John, Dr. Jon Hallberg and Megan Burks

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July 22, 2019 9:48 AM

State officials kick off initiative to examine shootings by police

A 16-member panel will hold three public hearings this summer and make new recommendations to the Legislature about ways to reduce deadly force encounters and respond to them consistently.

by Tim Nelson