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August 3, 2015 8:00 AM

Understanding the threats to big cats worldwide

With lions in the news, what about tigers? Dubbed the Indiana Jones of wildlife science, Dr. Alan Rabinowitz describes his efforts to save the tigers of Myanmar.

by Kerri Miller

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August 3, 2015 6:58 AM

Outrage over lion's death leads to more money for research

Professor David MacDonald, director of the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit at the University of Oxford, ran the research program that monitored Cecil the Lion before his death. MacDonald spoke with Heather McElhatton, producer of "A Beautiful World," about his research and the impact of the public outcry over Cecil's death.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 3, 2015 3:00 AM

Meningitis case sparks Minnesota immunization effort

A meningitis vaccine can help prevent the spread of the disease and state health officials are urging all men who have sex with men to get immunized.

by Lorna Benson

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August 2, 2015 3:30 PM

Mille Lacs walleye season closes Monday evening

Walleye fishing on Lake Mille Lacs will close at 10 p.m. Monday. Minnesota conservation officials confirmed Sunday that the catch had exceeded the tight quota for the season.

by MPR News Staff

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July 31, 2015 9:00 AM

Decision point today for the Minnesota Twins

Major League Baseball's big non-waiver trading deadline hits at 3 p.m. this afternoon.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 31, 2015 4:00 AM

The Mpls. cop who writes more tickets than any other

Citations for low-level offenses are one element of "broken windows" policing. Officer Michael Killebrew excels at it.

by Curtis Gilbert

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July 31, 2015 4:00 AM

Some lawmakers push back on need for Mille Lacs special session

The prospect of a shortened walleye season on Mille Lacs means big trouble for resort owners, says Dayton, who's holding a town hall meeting on the issue today in Isle, Minn.

by Tom Scheck

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July 30, 2015 11:00 AM

Art Hounds: Don't see this Fringe show

This week on Art Hounds, we take a look at "New Works by So-And-So," pay a visit to a tattoo parlor in St. Cloud, and are told to NOT see a particular show at the Fringe.

by Marianne Combs