Local
Minnesota to adopt stricter emissions standards for vehicles
Minnesota would be the 15th state to move in such a direction, following the lead of California, which is now in a fight with the White House.
Local
Aging stormwater systems were not built for this volume of rain
Across Minnesota, cities large and small are scrambling to upgrade storm sewers, culverts, roadways and drainage ponds as they find themselves deluged by ever-more intense storms and flash flooding.
East Metro
Can a $1 million light-and-sound show stop invasive carp?
Barrier of underwater strobe lights and sound, invented at the U, may be final chance to flush invasive fish from Minnesota's waters.
Science
U doctor goes viral with anti-vaping video reaching teens
Dr. Rose Marie Leslie uses her TikTok account to give people public health messages in a plain-spoken way.
Science
Even without concussion, football players' brains still show damage
The players whose heads had absorbed the most hits showed the greatest disruption inside their midbrain's white matter.
Science
To save money, American patients and surgeons meet in Cancun
Employees and dependents who use this option have no out-of-pocket co-payments or deductibles.
East Metro
Ramsey County data breach may have affected nearly 118,000 people
A data forensics firm found more people were affected than originally announced.
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Science
College students face diabetes distress as they learn to manage health on their own
Managing a chronic health condition can be especially challenging amid the constant change of campus life, a new study suggests.
Science
Winona State math researcher formulates how to predict addiction relapse
Understanding mood and craving patterns could help break the cycle of addiction.
Local
Minnesota teams look to have 'cowbot' ready for a pasture next summer
University of Minnesota team, Toro researchers are developing a robotic mower for farmers.
Local
Metro Mobility notifies 15,000 customers of data breach that may have exposed personal info
Social Security numbers and personal financial data were not compromised, according to the notice sent to customers.
The Loch Ness Monster is still a mystery, but scientists have a new theory
A team of scientists said that a large eel could be behind all the speculation.
Science
Science
Hepatitis A races across the nation
Experts expect it to seep into every state, putting anyone not vaccinated at risk.
Science
Length of Huntington's mutation may determine onset, study says
The trigger is genetic instability of a particular DNA sequence in brain cells, said a new study of the lethal neurodegenerative disorder.
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