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Native Americans propose change to Yellowstone landmark names

Native Americans propose change to Yellowstone landmark names

The U.S. Board on Geographic Names is considering renaming a mountain and a valley in Yellowstone. The park features are named for men whose work was tied to mass killings of Native people.
by Nate Hegyi

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Duluth gives 'virtual' library cards to public school students

The virtual card will give students access to a variety of resources, like e-books, movies, music and research databases. Students will also be able to check out up to five items. And, they won't have to pay late fees.
by Dan Kraker

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Who caused the mysterious leak at the International Space Station?

Who caused the mysterious leak at the International Space Station?

"We don't reject any theories," said Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russia's space agency. That includes sabotage, though he suspects it was more likely a "technological error."
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Crookston grad's app links old-world banking, new-world tech

Crookston grad's app links old-world banking, new-world tech

Wemimo Abbey remembers the challenges of managing his finances when he came from Nigeria to the University of Minnesota Crookston. Now an entrepreneur, he hopes to ease that path for others with a modern app grounded in an ancient savings practice.
by Leezel Tanglao

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There's an app to avoid that traffic jam

There's an app to avoid that traffic jam

Navigation apps for smartphones are increasingly popular and even Minnesota's transportation department will soon be using them -- but not to navigate.
by Martin Moylan

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State Fair's newspaper museum preserves piece of journalism's past

State Fair's newspaper museum preserves piece of journalism's past

The Minnesota Newspaper Museum has been running for 31 years at the State Fair. They feature a simulation of a 1930s-era newspaper press with Linotype, printing press and folder machines. As print newspapers today face down growing challenges, the museum hopes to keep the tradition alive.
by Gabriel Kwan

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