Nation
Duluth
Superior National Forest fire grows to 6 square miles
A new fire near Britt, Minn., within the Superior National Forest, started Wednesday.
Nation
Local
Drought at levels not seen in Minn. since 1988, the Dust Bowl
The DNR put much of the state in a 'restrictive phase' on Wednesday.
Duluth
Superior National Forest fire grows amid windy conditions
Homes, cabins evacuated as planes and crews battle the fast-growing blaze.
Local
A little ingenuity helps endangered caterpillars 'chill out' at Minnesota Zoo
The Poweshiek skipperling butterflies were growing too fast, so the zoo came up with a solution.
Local
St. Paul to enforce outdoor watering restrictions amid worsening drought
The city and some suburbs will start enforcing an even-odd watering schedule Friday.
Science
Ever feel your skin crawling? Maybe you can thank evolution
The urge to itch may have evolved to keep us free of ectoparasites like ticks and lice.
Nation
The professor who assigns value to nature — then persuades world leaders to save it
Gretchen Daily, a pioneer in the field of natural capital, assigns value to nature and urges world leaders to save it.
Science
Why people who get migraines may want to eat more fatty fish
Dietary changes can help ease migraines and perhaps other painful chronic ailments.
Local
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Hidden wall protecting St. Anthony Falls draws new scrutiny
The wall's condition is largely a mystery.
Science
How casual acquaintances promote a sense of belonging and better health
How casual acquaintances promote a sense of belonging and better health
Local
With new biodigester, students in Columbia Heights schools get lessons on sustainability
Students learn about sustainability with their school's new biodigester
Science
Want to watch Perseid meteor shower? Here's what you need to know
During its peak, you should be able to see about 100 meteors per hour.
Business
MPCA reports more drilling mud spills along Line 3 route
Severe drought has Enbridge buying water from two northern Minnesota cities.
Politics
Inside the White House-Facebook rift over vaccine misinformation
Meetings have involved the top ranks on both sides.
Politics
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene for 7 days over vaccine misinformation
Georgia Republican could be permanently barred if she violates Twitter's coronavirus misinformation policy again.
Science and Technology
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