Business
Solar requirement for California homes may not catch on
Other states could face challenges, like lack of sun, slow return on investment.
Science
Spa-like treatments ease cancer patients' symptoms
Facials, acupuncture and massage may help relieve symptoms of treatment.
Local
Former EPA lawyer challenges regulators on PolyMet water permit
Ex-EPA lawyer says Chicago office "suppressed" employees' PolyMet concerns.
Science
Women's brains act younger than men's, study says
Scientists hope to learn whether brain metabolic differences could play a protective role for women.
Business
Lawmakers want Minnesota's energy to be carbon-free by 2050
Dozens of people showed up at the State Capitol to champion or warn against the idea.
Science
Distracted-driving bills could be up for Minn. Senate vote soon
Hands-free measure and increased penalties cruised through committees.
Local
Xfinity said it made Wi-Fi hotspots free during cold — it wasn't that simple
Those who appeared to follow the company's instructions for accessing its network could have been left without Wi-Fi service in an emergency.
Local
Believe it or not, global warming might have caused the arctic blast
As climate destabilizes, Minnesota could see polar snaps more frequently.
Local
Fight against distracted driving in Minn. focuses on phone use
As Legislature weighs heftier penalties, advocates focus on cellphone use.
Local
Climate change could mean more prairie, less forest in Minnesota
Scientists at the U say a warming climate and shifts in precipitation threaten Minnesota's forests by altering the ability of the state's ecosystems to support tree life. According to their forecasts, Minnesotans can expect more prairie and less forest in coming decades.
Business
East Metro
Emissions from White Bear Township manufacturer under investigation
Part of Water Gremlin plant is shut down while health effects of toxins are studied.
Science
The 10,000-step goal is a decent idea, even if it isn't based on science
Many researchers have studied the 10,000-step number to see whether it holds weight. The answer is yes and no.
Science
Doctors turning to drones as transplant organ lifeline
The current system relies on couriers, commercial airline schedules and costly charter flights arranged by local nonprofit agencies.
Science
Minnesota clinics score better on child vaccinations
Report card for state also shows gap among clinics.
St. Paul
New focal point for garbage ire in St. Paul: Hidden tracking chips
With new collection system under fire, St. Paul swears its chip isn't collecting data.
Variety
Wayzata team wins Science Bowl regional, berth in national finals in D.C.
The regional pitted 33 teams from 17 schools competing for the right to represent Minnesota in the nation's capital.
South Metro
Dakota County will study bringing back the bison to county parks
Dakota County once consisted of more than 300,000 acres of prairie and savanna. Less than one-tenth of 1 percent of that area remains.
Science and Technology
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