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A stray inspired a Minnesota family to build a heated ‘cat condo’ — and livestream it

A stray inspired a Minnesota family to build a heated ‘cat condo’ — and livestream it

At any given time, dozens of people watch the 24/7 livestream showing the northern Minnesota cats in their heated home as they sleep, eat and play alongside the birds and other wildlife that move on and off the screen.
by Sam Stroozas

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Oldest Minneapolis cemetery designated Underground Railroad site

Oldest Minneapolis cemetery designated Underground Railroad site

The oldest cemetery in Minneapolis is now part of the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Genealogists discovered that four African Americans buried there were part of the vast network that helped enslaved people travel north to freedom.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for Feb. 27

Morning Announcements for Feb. 27

These are the morning announcements for Thursday, Feb. 27. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota cancer researchers face uncertainty amid sudden proposed changes to NIH funding rules

Minnesota cancer researchers face uncertainty amid sudden proposed changes to NIH funding rules

The Trump administration wants to cap NIH funding for indirect costs associated with medical research to a set 15 percent rate. The current rate at the University of Minnesota is 54 percent. The cap is not supposed to affect the research itself, but the university said the two cannot be separated.
by Erica Zurek

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Art Hounds recommend one-act plays, two generations of artists and art of the fjords

Art Hounds recommend one-act plays, two generations of artists and art of the fjords

Art Hounds recommend Theatre Du Mississippi’s One Act Play Festival, “Reflections and Conversations: Monica Rudquist and Jerry Rudquist” and the exhibit “Sund: Notes from the Sea.”
by Emily Bright

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Dry and getting drier: What a lack of snowpack means for spring drought trends

Dry and getting drier: What a lack of snowpack means for spring drought trends

Minnesota’s snowpack is far below average, increasing the risk of drought this spring. Experts warn that dry conditions could impact agriculture, fire danger, and waterfowl migration.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for Feb. 26

Morning Announcements for Feb. 26

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, Feb. 26. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
by MPR News Staff

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A century-old time capsule in Virginia, Minn., offers a glimpse into the town’s past

A century-old time capsule in Virginia, Minn., offers a glimpse into the town’s past

St. Louis County officials opened a time capsule that’s been sealed for more than 100 years. Workers found the small copper box in the cornerstone of an old building that was recently demolished.
by Dan Kraker

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