Science
Secrets of 'locked' letters revealed
Virtual technique was developed to open specially folded letters without damaging their historical contents.
Local
St. John's University grad to take second trip to space next month
Mark Vande Hei is slated to participate in a live news conference Monday from Russia.
Business
'Heart in a Box' device allows more transplants in Minnesota
Table-sized device works as life support during transplant.
Local
University of Minnesota works on 'attack fungi' that could fight emerald ash borer
One researcher likened it to a 'horror movie' under the bark.
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Biden applauds NASA team on Mars rover landing
Speaking in video conference call with the leadership of space agency's jet propulsion laboratory team, Biden expressed awe over the Feb. 18 landing of Perseverance.
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SpaceX Starship explodes after test flight landing
After the livestream ended, the Starship exploded and was hurled into the air by the force.
Local
Hennepin County releases comprehensive climate action plan
Plan includes more than 200 strategies, including electric cars, efficient buildings.
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Sydney zoo unveils first baby koala in a year
Humphrey the koala joey is the first to be born at Taronga Zoo Sydney in over a year, the zoo said.
Politics
Minnesota bill targets Apple and Google's smartphone app fees
The legislation is part of a new push in state legislatures to chip away at the power of Big Tech.
Science
How meaningful is prediabetes for older adults?
New research offers context for older adults with high blood sugars.
Science
Kids 10 to 14 are 8 times more likely to have poor heart health if moms had heart issues while pregnant
Their children have higher health risk as adolescents.
Science
Disgusted? Good. It could be beneficial to your health, a new study shows
Our sense of revulsion may have evolved to help us avoid infection.
Local
As Minnesota considers wolf hunt, Wisconsin hunters blow past quotas
Wisconsin hunters killed nearly double their wolf quota in a three-day season.
Business
Minn. Supreme Court sends PolyMet air permit for copper mine back to the Court of Appeals
High court tells Appeals Court to address whether PolyMet was deceptive.
Local
As trumpeter swans die, Minnesota lawmakers consider banning lead jigs and fishing tackle
Swans and loons die after scooping up lead sinkers
Business
Federal judge dismisses auto dealers lawsuit over proposed Minnesota zero-emission vehicle rule
Fight continues over jump-starting Minnesota's electric vehicle market to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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- The Supreme Court gave states more power over wetlands. Water experts fear a 'race to the bottom' has begun.
- From nearly extinct to occasional nuisance, the fall and rise of Minnesota's wild turkeys
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