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July 8, 2023 7:00 AM

'Pelican Pete' returns to roost as dam removal wraps up in Pelican Rapids

The DNR replaced the dam with rock arch rapids, a series of boulders designed to let the river flow more naturally and fish to swim upstream for spawning.

by Kirsti Marohn

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July 8, 2023 5:00 AM

Studying the link between the gut and mental health is personal for this scientist

Calliope Holingue researches how the microbiome and mind affect each other. She's part of a growing field, exploring how that connection could ultimately improve treatments for mental conditions.

by Joanne Silberner

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July 8, 2023 4:00 AM

Canceled trips and no refunds: Passport delays are derailing travelers

In March, the State Department said the standard processing time for a new or renewed passport can take up to 13 weeks. But many passport seekers are finding that the wait is well beyond that.

by Juliana Kim

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July 7, 2023 5:48 PM

The U.S. is sending cluster bombs to Ukraine despite humanitarian warnings

U.S. officials maintained Friday that Ukraine has provided written assurances to minimize civilian casualties with the use of the controversial munitions.

by Washington Desk and Emma Bowman

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July 7, 2023 4:40 PM

The world is officially 'free' of chemical weapons. Here's what that means

The U.S. has destroyed the last of its stockpile of sarin nerve agent, fulfilling a decades-old obligation.

by Geoff Brumfiel

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July 7, 2023 4:05 PM

The job market is cooling but still surprisingly strong. Is that a good thing?

U.S. employers added 209,000 jobs in June. That's a solid number, but fewer than the month before. Here are the 5 things we took away from the report.

by Scott Horsley

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June 10, 2022 8:34 AM

Drop that fork! Why eating at your desk is banned in France

What the French history of the leisurely lunch break can teach us about separating work from rest.

by Gregory Warner and Luis Trelles

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March 1, 2022 10:50 PM

Texas Gov. Abbott and Beto O'Rourke are set for an election clash after primary wins

Both Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic nominee Beto O'Rourke easily won their primaries. Texas hasn't elected a Democratic governor in more than three decades.

by Alana Wise

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August 31, 2021 8:28 PM

Ranked choice voting, explained

Ranked choice voting is used in Minneapolis, St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Bloomington and Minnetonka elections. It’s complicated, but not that complicated. Here’s a refresher on the process.

by Grace Birnstengel

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July 13, 2019 11:22 AM

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Get in-depth Minnesota weather forecasts with Updraft® by MPR News. Stay updated with the latest from our meteorologists.

by Paul Huttner, Sven Sundgaard and Mandy Thalhuber

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