Nation
Correction: SpaceX Launch story
In a story March 30 about a SpaceX launch, The Associated Press reported erroneously the height of the recycled booster rocket. It is about 15 stories, or 150 feet, not 15 feet.
Business
Domino's will begin using robots to deliver pizzas in Europe
Domino's Pizza is experimenting with a battery-powered robot designed to operate autonomously on sidewalks, not roads, and has a maximum speed of four miles per hour.
Business
Trump rescinds Clean Power Plan; state won't see much change
State law and industry forces have already set course toward renewable energy.
Local
Twin Cities to go dark for 'Earth Hour' tonight
The goal of the global campaign is to reduce energy waste.
Local
U researchers invent nano-sponge to soak up pollution
Breakthrough done so far only in a lab could solve one of most widespread pollution problems.
Science
TV ads for prescription drugs are on the rise
Critics say pharmaceutical ads encourage patients to ask for expensive, impractical prescriptions.
Science
Rest is best, but other treatments are available for plantar fasciitis
Stretches, orthotic inserts and shots can also help.
Science
Cheaper and just as effective, exercise may get federal Medicare backing
University of Minnesota efforts with treating peripheral artery disease are helping to make the link.
Local
General Mills' push to sow wildflowers to help bees reaps criticism
Its pollinator seed giveaway was a huge hit, but some advocates challenge the flower mix.
Politics
Auditor asks: Did $761 million produce cleaner lakes and streams for Minnesota?
Auditor says state is just starting to track water quality improvements.
Nation
Troubled agency is responsible for moving the nation's most lethal cargo
Agency that oversees transport is plagued by an outdated fleet and low morale.
Science
Science
After a stillbirth, tests can help pinpoint the cause
But in the days after delivery, doctors are often hesitant to suggest them, and grief-stricken parents often reluctant to permit them.
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Science and Technology
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