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July 6, 2023 7:44 AM

After 2 fighting eagles got stuck together, Minnesota deputies separated them

Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.

by The Associated Press

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July 6, 2023 4:00 AM

Abandoned, stray animals flood Twin Cities shelters after the holiday weekend

The Animal Humane Society locations of Coon Rapids, Woodbury and Golden Valley report a total of 74 turn-ins of stray animals Friday through Monday, amounting to around three times the number of animals they see on average over the same period.

by Aaliyah Demry

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July 5, 2023 2:57 PM

Abnormally high summer temperatures in Minnesota: Is relief on the way?

Perhaps the rain wasn’t ideal for your Fourth of July plans — but did it put a dent in the drought conditions across the state?

by Emily Bright, Sven Sundgaard and Ellen Finn

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July 5, 2023 2:27 PM

Duluth celebrates $8 million grant to rebuild part of Lakewalk

Duluth officials are celebrating a nearly $8.2 million federal grant to rebuild part of the city’s popular Lakewalk pedestrian and bike trail that hugs the Lake Superior shore.

by Dan Kraker

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July 5, 2023 12:21 PM

El Niño plus climate change means record-breaking heat

Some of the hottest global weather in recorded history is happening this week. It’s likely that records will continue to fall this year.

by Rebecca Hersher

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July 5, 2023 5:42 AM

Bodies of 3 missing swimmers recovered from river near Red Wing

The Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office says the swimmers were part of a family gathering Monday night at Diamond Island on the Vermillion River.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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July 4, 2023 9:46 PM

The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says Japan can release nuclear waste water into the ocean

The International Atomic Energy Agency has approved a plan by Japan's government to dump nuclear waste water from the destroyed Fukushima power plant into the Pacific Ocean.

by Ashley Westerman

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July 3, 2023 4:00 PM

Police find remains of St. Paul school’s ‘beloved’ goat after animal went missing

A goat stolen from a St. Paul charter school has been found dead with her remains left in an alley.

by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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July 3, 2023 11:55 AM

New Zealand becomes first country to ban single-use produce bags at grocery stores

The nation has banned the bags that typically hold vegetables and fruit. Recyclable, biodegradable or plant-based plastic bags are also included in the ban.

by Juliana Kim

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July 3, 2023 10:35 AM

Dip a toe into Minnesota's growing boat cultures

Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and more than 830,000 boats. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about everything from canoes to pontoons — and how to get on the water.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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