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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier

These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier

Living near parks can boost health and well being. But low-income communities and those of color often have less access than wealthier, white ones. Revamping schoolyards could be a game changer.
by Maria Godoy

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As air clears, thousands of runners head to Duluth for Grandma's Marathon

As air clears, thousands of runners head to Duluth for Grandma's Marathon

About 20,000 people will be running in Duluth this weekend for Grandma’s Marathon and its associated races. Organizers said they’ve been monitoring air quality — and are not expecting any issues for this year’s events.
by Tim Nelson

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As smoky skies clear, experts say Minnesotans should prepare for more bad air

As smoky skies clear, experts say Minnesotans should prepare for more bad air

After Wednesday’s thick, choking smoke, air conditions improved significantly on Thursday across Minnesota. But forecasters say we should expect more air quality issues through the summer, and experts say there are things you can do to reduce the risk to your health.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Here's how breathing bad air affects you, and how to protect your health

Here's how breathing bad air affects you, and how to protect your health

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Mayo Clinic Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn about the short- and long-term health impacts of breathing wildfire smoke. MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard has the latest forecast.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Gretchen Brown

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Isle Royale wolves continue recovery after nearly dying out, while park's moose decline

Isle Royale wolves continue recovery after nearly dying out, while park's moose decline

Gray wolves are thriving at Isle Royale National Park five years after they nearly died out. Authorities airlifted 19 mainland wolves to the Lake Superior park in 2018-19. A report Wednesday by Michigan Technological University scientists says the population has reached 31.
by The Associated Press

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North America's first known case of a rabid moose confirmed in western Alaska

North America's first known case of a rabid moose confirmed in western Alaska

Alaska state game officials say the first apparent case of a rabid moose in North America has been confirmed in western Alaska. The moose was acting aggressively and drooling near the community of Teller on June 2.
by The Associated Press

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