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Pets

A ruff month alone in the BWCA, Luigi the dog comes home

A ruff month alone in the BWCA, Luigi the dog comes home

A big black dog who goes by the name of Luigi, returned home this week after spending a month in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The dog was separated from his owners during a portage near the Sawbill Trail.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Twin Cities' Animal Humane Society receives record $6 million donation

Twin Cities' Animal Humane Society receives record $6 million donation

The Twin Cities-based Animal Humane Society says a $6 million estate bequest — the largest gift in the organization's history — will kick-start a transformation of animal care in the metro area.
by Tim Nelson

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For Colleen Wallin, the grueling, 300-mile Beargrease sled dog race is a family affair

For Colleen Wallin, the grueling, 300-mile Beargrease sled dog race is a family affair

The 2022 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon — covering 300 miles from Duluth to Grand Portage — is officially over. Musher Colleen Wallin, who came in third place, told host Cathy Wurzer why it was one of her most memorable races ever.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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Coronavirus FAQ: Risks for pets, and visiting an immunocompromised relative who had COVID

Coronavirus FAQ: Risks for pets, and visiting an immunocompromised relative who had COVID

Answers to coronavirus questions: Can you transmit the virus to a pet, and can they transmit it to you? And is it risky to visit an immunocompromised relative who recently had COVID?
by Marc Silver

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