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Despite winning streak, Lynx fan base remains small
The Minnesota Lynx are undefeated 13-0. Fans say it's disappointing they don't get the recognition they deserve.
Ford completes environmental investigation on former St. Paul plant site
MPCA hydrogeologist Amy Hadiaris said that while "things are looking pretty good," there are dozens of areas of scattered contamination. Ford says the cleanup will likely take until at least 2019.
Blue Cross delivers major blow to health reform in Minnesota
The insurer has decided to stop selling health plans to individuals and families in Minnesota starting next year. Its smaller subsidiary, Blue Plus, will continue to offer plans on the individual market.
In Duluth, the mighty rhubarb remains a perennial power
Rhubarb is sour and its leaves are poisonous. But just keep that kind of talk out of Duluth this weekend. The Rhubarb Festival is Saturday, there are pies to bake and still some rhubarb left in your back yard.
Do nurses strikes harm patients? It's a definite maybe
The nurses union says Allina is putting patient safety at risk during the strike, but the company says its replacement staff are sufficient.
12-year-old pianist to play Twin Cities Jazz Festival
He'll be playing tonight on the main stage in St. Paul's Mears Park, but there are over two dozen venues, mostly in Lowertown, which will host performances over the next three days.
The federal rules on the commercial use of drones take effect in late August.
As deadly bat disease takes hold in Minn., scientists focus on future
White nose syndrome threatens to decimate Minnesota's bat population. Researchers are working now to learn more about the bats' summer habitat and reproduction before the full effects of the disease hit.