Local
No cash or spare change for the Salvation Army's red kettles? No problem
The Salvation Army adds mobile-pay technology in hopes of boosting donations in cashless society.
Duluth
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Duluth's Park Point may be gradually crumbling away
The future is important to the more than 300 residential structures, hotels and other businesses that call it home, as well as the bustling shipping industry
Local
Hamline, Metro State profs create a database to shed light on mass shooters
Minnesota researchers gather facts and dispel myths with the creation of a "Mass Shooter Database"
Science
Measles erases body's previous protections from other infectious diseases
A measles infection destroys as much as half of the existing antibodies that protect against other viruses and bacteria, new research said.
Science
University of Minnesota will study music's healing power on preemies
The study is a collaboration with researchers from the U's schools of music, public health and engineering
East Metro
State finds 56% of Minnesota's lakes and streams are 'impaired'
A popular stretch of the St. Croix River was found to be contaminated with phosphorus.
Local
DNR speeds up tamarack timber auctions as beetle decimates state's stands
If the mature tamaracks can be cleared before they are overwhelmed by the eastern larch beetle, younger saplings and other tree species can start to grow up to replace them.
Science
A year out, political texts are lighting up Minnesotans' cellphones
Campaign strategists say the approach is efficient, inexpensive and necessary.
Local
Minn. schools embrace iPads, laptops — and hope they're readying students for future
Minnesota districts have invested millions to put tablets, laptops in the hands of every student, but there is debate on the effect on academic success.
Science
Map of hypertension hot spots in Minnesota reveals surprises
As many as three in 10 Minnesotans have had the condition diagnosed, and many more have it without knowing it.
Science
Study: People exposed to violence end up isolated, lonely
Another study revealed data that connected hypervigilance among urban residents affected by community and police violence with chronic health conditions.
Business
Instagram will remove 'likes' from posts for some U.S. users
The test, which begins next week, looks to decrease competitive pressure among people on the photo-sharing service.
Minneapolis
Study: U.S. Bank Stadium in top 4 downtown Mpls. buildings in bird deaths
The stadium and three unidentified high-rises were involved in 74% of bird collisions and 68% of bird fatalities at downtown buildings.
East Metro
Minnesota's showdown with Water Gremlin intensifies
As cleanup of lead contamination continues, regulators accuse manufacturer of multiple pollution violations.
Minneapolis
Claim of pesticide dumping near Lake Harriet being investigated
Hundreds of park visitors, volunteers and wildlife were potentially exposed to the pesticides around Lake Harriet, including a frog discovered with mutations.
Science
In fast-thawing Siberia, radical climate change is warping the Earth beneath the feet of millions
For the 5.4 million people who live in Russia's permafrost zone, the new climate has disrupted their homes and their livelihoods.
Science and Technology
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