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Ponemah pet clinic part of campaign for more Indigenous veterinarians

Ponemah pet clinic part of campaign for more Indigenous veterinarians

Members of Natives in Vet Med volunteered at a pet clinic in Ponemah on the Red Lake Reservation this week. It was an important part of the organization’s campaign to get more Indigenous people working in the veterinary field.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Chef Sammi Loo's Ootori Sushi, Mezza 9 bring international flavors to Rochester

Chef Sammi Loo's Ootori Sushi, Mezza 9 bring international flavors to Rochester

The Appetites tour wrapped up in Rochester. MPR News host Tom Crann met with restaurateur Sammi Loo to talk about her journey from sushi to pastries and all things food in Med City.
by Tom Crann, Heidi Raschke and Nicole Johnson

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Two dead in plane crash north of Duluth

The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report just after 8 a.m. that an aircraft beacon had been activated, and another plane in the area saw possible wreckage on the ground.
by Andrew Krueger

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Spice Lake Fire 100% contained; BWCAW closure area scaled back

Spice Lake Fire 100% contained; BWCAW closure area scaled back

Officials reported Wednesday the Spice Lake Fire in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is now 100 percent contained — and a temporary closure order for part of the wilderness has been drastically reduced.
by Matt Mikus

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Minnesota nickel mine brings environmental promise, but also concerns

Minnesota nickel mine brings environmental promise, but also concerns

Talon Metals is expected to soon submit plans to build an underground nickel mine outside the town of Tamarack, Minn., with the goal of supplying metals to build electric vehicle batteries. But skepticism over whether the company can mine safely persists. 
by Dan Kraker

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'Hike your own hike': 250 miles in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail

'Hike your own hike': 250 miles in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail

Minneapolis resident Kate Bechtold just finished a 250-mile hike in 19 days on the Superior Hiking Trail on June 9. MPR News asked her about her experience and what she would recommend to those who want to explore nature through hiking at any distance.
by Matt Mikus

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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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Thousands of Minnesota students compete in Alexandria for target shooting as sport gains popularity

Thousands of Minnesota students compete in Alexandria for target shooting as sport gains popularity

Clay target shooting is a rapidly growing high school sport in Minnesota. Thousands of Minnesota high school students are in Alexandria, Minn., this week for what organizers say is the largest clay target shooting competition in the country.
by Dan Gunderson

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