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In 1976, Minnesota residents fought plans for landfills and development along their river valley; 50 years later, the refuge they helped create protects more than 15,000 acres

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In 1976, Minnesota residents fought plans for landfills and development along their river valley; 50 years later, the refuge they helped create protects more than 15,000 acres

Conservation challenges remain part of the conversation and the anniversary panel will examine issues facing the Minnesota River Valley, including water quality, flooding and development along the river’s bluffs. Half a century ago, a stretch of Minnesota river country faced a very different future. Plans for landfills and development threatened the Minnesota River bottoms, prompting … Read more

Scientists warmed Minnesota forest trees by 3.4°C for years expecting respiration to surge 23%; the trees adapted and erased nearly 80% of that increase

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Scientists warmed Minnesota forest trees by 3.4°C for years expecting respiration to surge 23%; the trees adapted and erased nearly 80% of that increase

The open-air study was designed to mimic future warming while maintaining natural outdoor conditions. Researchers established plots in both open and closed-canopy forest environments and planted seedlings representing 11 tree species. In a Minnesota forest, researchers turned up the heat, not for days or weeks, but for years. Beneath the trees, heating cables warmed the … Read more

A Minnesota woman paid $500 to overnight a box she said held cookbooks; a shipping worker opened it with police and found $30,000 in cash meant for scammers

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A Minnesota woman paid $500 to overnight a box she said held cookbooks; a shipping worker opened it with police and found $30,000 in cash meant for scammers

Representative Image (AI-generated) What looked like an ordinary overnight shipment turned into a scam intervention after a Minnesota shipping company worker became suspicious of a woman’s unusually urgent request. The woman had arrived at Graphic Mailbox in Northfield, Minnesota, last week hoping to send a package to Texas. She was prepared to pay $500 for … Read more

In 1940, Nazis seized a 3-inch painting from a Jewish collector in Vienna; 86 years later, Austria returned it to his heir in Minnesota

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In 1940, Nazis seized a 3-inch painting from a Jewish collector in Vienna; 86 years later, Austria returned it to his heir in Minnesota

An 1847 painting made by a not-so-popular artist wouldn’t have much historical or monetary value for most. But to Jackie Sondell, whose three grandparents died in the Holocaust, it’s a priceless family heirloom. The Austrian deputy consul general in the Twin Cities, from his posting in New York, lifted the top off a cardboard box … Read more

Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release

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Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release Christian Castro is charged in … Read more

One Last Act of Kindness: A Minnesota church closed after its congregation fell to 26 members, then gave about $600,000 to nonprofits and sold its property for affordable housing

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One Last Act of Kindness: A Minnesota church closed after its congregation fell to 26 members, then gave about $600,000 to nonprofits and sold its property for affordable housing

Image Credit: stmarksuccallentown.org After its congregation dwindled to just 26 members, St. Mark’s United Church of Christ in Bloomington, Minnesota, made the difficult decision to close, turning its final chapter into an extraordinary act of generosity. According to Minnesota nonprofit Loaves & Fishes, which provides meals to people facing hunger, St. Mark’s distributed about $600,000 … Read more

In 2020, Minnesota funded a $1.918 million Shell Rock River habitat program; by 2025, it had protected or restored 588 acres

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In 2020, Minnesota funded a $1.918 million Shell Rock River habitat program; by 2025, it had protected or restored 588 acres

Shell Rock River Watershed District (Image Credit: www.shellrock.org) In 2020, Minnesota approved $1.918 million for the Shell Rock River Watershed Habitat Restoration Program – Phase IX. According to a 2025 final report from the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, the program ultimately protected, restored or enhanced 588 acres of habitat in the Shell Rock River watershed, … Read more

Michele Tafoya family, net worth: All about GOP candidate who won Minnesota Senate primary

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Michele Tafoya wins Minnesota GOP Senate primary. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya has won the Republican nomination for Minnesota’s open Senate seat in the August 11 primary. Michele Tafoya wins Minnesota GOP Senate primary. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt) Tafoya, a four-time Emmy Award winner and longtime sports journalist, secured about 51% of the vote with roughly one-fifth of ballots counted, according to … Read more

Peggy Flanagan net worth and family: What to know after Minnesota lieutenant governor wins Democrat Senate primary

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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) primary for the US Senate, hence moving a step closer to representing Minnesota in Washington. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images/AFP)

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) primary for the US Senate, hence moving a step closer to representing Minnesota in Washington. The victory comes after months of fundraising and campaigning following her Senate bid announcement in early 2025. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) primary for the … Read more

Mike Lindell family, net worth: All on Trump backed-candidate ‘refusing’ to concede after losing Minnesota GOP primary

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Former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has lost Minnesota's Republican gubernatorial primary, handing President Donald Trump one of his biggest endorsement defeats of the 2026 election cycle. (REUTERS/Rachel Mummey/File Photo)

Former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has lost Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, handing President Donald Trump one of his biggest endorsement defeats of the 2026 election cycle. Lindell was defeated by Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, despite receiving Trump’s endorsement. Former MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has lost Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary, handing President Donald Trump one … Read more