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New ambulance telemedicine devices save time — and lives
Some ambulances in southwest Minnesota can now connect virtually to specialist physicians during emergency calls. Ambulance crews say vital time saved by consulting with doctors as they treat injured patients can save lives.
Biden, Trump prevail in Minnesota while facing deep cracks in their party bases
The front-runners for the presidential nominations scored clear victories in Minnesota, mirroring other Super Tuesday outcomes. Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have work to do to repair divisions in their parties.
In Crosslake, familiar concerns about election security take root ahead of 2024 election
With election season well underway, questions about ballot security are reemerging — and dividing — some Minnesota communities. In north-central Minnesota, Crosslake residents want the city to have more control over counting votes.
St. Paul City Council remains unaligned on declaring resolution for a cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war
Council Member Nelsie Yang said she plans to introduce a resolution at next week’s meeting. The council isn’t aligned on the matter, and it’s facing increasing pressure to debate it publicly.
Bemidji State University study seeks to discover the secrets of urban deer life
Minnesota’s rural-urban divide doesn’t just affect people. Take deer for example, they are now a fixture in many Minnesota communities. While some people love them, others see them as pests, and dangerous when mixed with traffic. 
Art Hounds: The scent of art, the poetry of Bly, Gilbert and Sullivan
“Do Not Forget Us:” Poets, Writers and Musicians Against the War(s), Cheryl LeClaire-Sommers' exhibit “Scents to Scenes” and Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Utopia, Limited; or, The Flowers of Progress.”