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October 28, 2015 7:31 AM

U football coach Jerry Kill retires due to health reasons

Kill has struggled with epilepsy. He took a temporary leave of absence from the team in 2013 to deal with seizures. He said the seizures have returned.

by Tim Nelson and Jon Collins

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October 27, 2015 3:44 PM

Minnesota's diversity grows, but Legislature stays mostly white

Less than 5 percent of Minnesota legislators are people of color, compared to about 19 percent of the population. One lawmaker says that lack of diversity is hurting the state.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 27, 2015 2:30 PM

Hallberg's Picture of Health: Cancer risks

Big organizations have been making big news with new health warnings (think processed meat and cancer) and revised screening recommendations (think breast cancer). Here's a clinical perspective.

by Steven John

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October 27, 2015 12:20 PM

The real-life UFO story behind this season of 'Fargo'

Murder. Mayhem. Aliens? This season of 'Fargo' draws on a real-life 1979 encounter between a sheriff's deputy and an unexplained ball of light.

by Tracy Mumford

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October 26, 2015 5:56 PM

Wolves carry memories of Saunders back on the court

The best way to honor the late coach, said the general manager, is to compete and play hard.

by Matt Sepic

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October 26, 2015 4:23 PM

The amazing story of quantum mechanics

James Kakalios, the author of "The Physics of Superheroes" returns with an accessible and math-free primer on quantum mechanics.

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October 26, 2015 3:20 PM

White House honors Minnesota farmer as sustainable 'champion'

Sibley County farmer Loretta Jaus was lauded Monday by the White House as one of 12 "champions of change for sustainable and climate-smart agriculture."

by MPR News Staff

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October 26, 2015 2:20 PM

Testing chemical risk in MN lakes, scientists shrink to the cell level

Researchers for years have found low levels of antidepressants, insect repellent and other chemicals in Minnesota lakes. But what's the danger? New tools are helping answer that question.

by Dan Gunderson

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October 26, 2015 7:19 AM

WHO: Processed meat linked to cancer; red meat also risky

Researchers have classified processed meat as "carcinogenic to humans" — in the same category as cigarettes — and red meat as "probably carcinogenic to humans."

by The Associated Press