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August 30, 2024 4:00 AM

A newly mapped underwater mountain could be home to 20 new species

Researchers who led the 28-day expedition along the nearly 2-mile tall seamount hope the discoveries made will inform future policies safeguarding the understudied, high-seas region.

by Emma Bowman

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August 30, 2024 4:00 AM

How AI-generated memes are changing the 2024 election

Donald Trump has repeatedly shared AI-generated content on social media in the latest example of how artificial intelligence is showing up in the 2024 election.

by Shannon Bond

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August 30, 2024 4:00 AM

After storms topple mature trees, city of Minneapolis reminds residents of low-cost tree program

The city of Minneapolis is offering residents, property owners and businesses low-cost trees in efforts to grow the city’s tree canopy.

by Chandra Colvin

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August 30, 2024 4:00 AM

‘Uniquely us’: Couple hosts pre-wedding party for 175 guests at Minnesota State Fair

Josh and Emi Horst got married on Tuesday but made sure to celebrate their “Wedding Reception On-A-Stick” at the state fair before with about 175 friends and family.

by Nicole Ki

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August 30, 2024 4:00 AM

Dude, where’s my phone? The Minnesota State Fair’s Lost & Found can help

Last year, some 1,800 items were found on the fairgrounds and turned over to Lost & Found. Most of the items were reunited with their owners.

by Regina Medina

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August 30, 2024 4:00 AM

These Minnesota love stories began at the State Fair

MPR News spoke with four couples whose stories started among cheese curds, midway rides and all-you-can-drink milk.

by Gretchen Brown

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August 30, 2024 3:48 AM

Shohei Ohtani's dog 'throws out' 1st pitch at Dodgers game

To the delight of the sellout crowd, the star player’s pup Decoy “threw out” the ceremonial first pitch before a game at the Los Angeles stadium against the Baltimore Orioles.

by Emma Bowman

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August 30, 2024 3:43 AM

Taekwondo athlete Zakia Khudadadi wins the Paralympic refugee team its first medal

The Afghan athlete makes history for the refugee team that represents the 120 million people globally who have been displaced.

by Ayana Archie

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August 29, 2024 9:35 PM

In first interview of presidential campaign, Harris defends shifting from some liberal positions

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke in her first major television interview of her presidential campaign, accompanied by her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz. She defended her shift away from some of her more liberal positions, insisting her “values have not changed” even as she is “seeking consensus.”

by The Associated Press

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August 29, 2024 9:30 PM

Trump promises universal coverage for IVF, suggests he'll vote against Florida abortion measure

Former President Donald Trump says that, if he wins a second term, he wants to make IVF treatment free for families. Trump spoke at events Thursday in Michigan and Wisconsin.

by The Associated Press

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