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July 26, 2016 7:23 AM

Tense day as police clear Summit Avenue protesters, make arrests

St. Paul police and protesters spent tense hours together Tuesday after officers cleared a protest encampment outside the governor's residence and protesters took to the street. Authorities blamed a few protesters for extending the confrontations.

by Tim Nelson, Matt Sepic and Peter Cox

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July 26, 2016 4:00 AM

Minnesota author's guide to a bee-friendly backyard

With Minnesota beekeepers reporting they lost half of their bee colonies last year, some people are looking for ways to help pollinators thrive. A new book offers advice for urban gardeners.

by Euan Kerr

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July 25, 2016 9:00 AM

Navigating care for mental health is a challenge, even for an expert

Former state Rep. Mindy Greiling is no stranger to Minnesota's mental health system. She focused on the issue for much of her time as a lawmaker.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 25, 2016 6:35 AM

Taking a conservative approach to clean energy

A new group aims to give conservatives a voice in natural gas, wind and solar energy policies.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 25, 2016 5:40 AM

Will Minn. Democrats who feel the Bern fall in line at convention?

As Democrats begin their national convention in Philadelphia, most Minnesota delegates are pledged to vote for Bernie Sanders, not Hillary Clinton, on the first ballot. Party leaders are stressing unity.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 22, 2016 9:15 AM

Colossus of 'whoas': Vikings open U.S. Bank Stadium

After more than a decade of debate, 969 days of construction work and more than $1 billion, Minnesota's biggest-ever public works project opened Friday in downtown Minneapolis.

by Tim Nelson

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July 22, 2016 9:01 AM

Last song Johnny Cash wrote part of No. 1 album

"Like the 309" was on his album "American Five: A Hundred Highways." He recorded it in August 2003, about a month before he passed away at the age of 71.

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July 22, 2016 8:58 AM

How heat affects the human body

Long stretches of heat affect our bodies in ways we might not even notice.

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July 22, 2016 4:00 AM

Wildflowers planted to aid bees may be crippling them

Farm country wildflowers planted by governments and nonprofits meant to help pollinators may be inadvertently harming them. Researchers say a bee-killing pesticide carried by wind or water from farms is landing in the wildflowers.

by Dan Gunderson