Minneapolis
More trees would give Minneapolis a huge health boost, study finds
Minneapolis tied for second place in a study of cities that would benefit most from boosting urban forests.
East Metro
Hundreds attend University of Minnesota bee lab's open house
Research there will delve into decline in population of pollinators.
Local
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October: Once-common rusty patched bumblebee likely to join endangered list
The decline also illustrates the often unexpected consequences for insects from the way people grow their food.
Nation
New satellite will improve weather forecasts
The launch is set for Nov. 16. NOAA has not sent a new weather satellite to space in nearly seven years.
Science
HealthPartners, Hazelden report that financial incentives can improve addiction care
The rewards improved key measures of progress in patients at Hazelden's adult facility in Center City and its youth facility in Plymouth.
Science
Privacy laws limit doctors in online attacks
Patients go largely uncensored in reviews, but physician responses are limited by privacy law.
Science
Restorative robotics: Paralyzed man experiences sense of touch with mind-controlled arm
All four of Nathan Copeland's limbs were paralyzed after a car crash. With a prosthetic, he can pick up objects and shake hands. Now, as part of a groundbreaking experiment, he can feel, too.
Science
74-year-old yoga fanatic does headstand for science
Woman's headstand could help doctors understand yoga's effect on patients with heart problems.
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Science and Technology
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