Home & Garden
Mpls. apartment building collecting pets' DNA to catch poop-a-trators
Apartment manager cracking down on careless canine owners.
Nation
On Sunday, moon will shine brighter, appear larger than it has all year
The Dec. 3 Full Cold Moon will be 2017's only "supermoon."
Science
Reframing how you think about aging could be good for your health
Negative stereotypes of older people are pervasive. A shift in perspective could be good for our health.
Science
'Tooth squeeze' can make holiday travel a real pain
Tiny bubbles in teeth can be painful when flying.
Science
Quicker HIV detection improves patients' outlook
Earlier treatment can diminish the level of the virus detectable in a patient's bloodstream.
Nation
East Metro
In lawsuit, Minnesota is asking: What did 3M know about PFCs?
Court filing cracks open 3M's internal research on PFCs, raises new questions about risks for residents.
Science
U's research was pivotal in landmark gene editing trial
The second, third and additional attempts may occur in Minneapolis as researchers race to prove the safety and effectiveness of editing genes inside patients.
Science
Bug stuck in Van Gogh's painting went unnoticed for 128 years
Countless pairs of eyes have gazed at Vincent van Gogh's "Olive Trees" and not seen it.
Politics
State alleges 3M chemicals caused cancer, infertility and seeks $5B
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed suit over groundwater contamination in Oakdale, other suburbs, alleging that the company caused $5 billion worth of health and environmental damages.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis' posting of 'deleted' EPA pages is a bit overheated
One problem: The web pages in question are still on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website. You can find them linked from the EPA home page.
Local
Minnesota scientists deploy high-tech tools to map damage from fetal alcohol
Prenatal alcohol exposure affects about 7,000 newborns in Minnesota each year, and its effects remain deeply misunderstood.
Local
Plowing Minnesota's prairie is increasing carbon in the atmosphere
University of Wisconsin analysis refuels the debate over renewables.
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Science and Technology
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