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October 22, 2007 5:00 PM

More women getting both breasts removed when cancer strikes one

The rate of double mastectomies has risen 150 percent since 1998 among women who have cancer in only one breast. A University of Minnesota researcher wonders if some women are making the choice based on faulty advice from their doctors.

by Lorna Benson

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October 22, 2007 1:08 PM

Alcohol exposure affects generations on Indian reservations

The incidence of fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS, among American Indians is 30 times higher than among whites. Indians in Minnesota say fetal alcohol damage is causing huge problems. Some say it's the No. 1 problem facing Indian communities.

by Tom Robertson

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October 22, 2007 1:44 AM

Indian business makes energy on Minnesota prairie

Even before Gov. Pawlenty's trade mission to India, a few Indian companies dot the landscape in Minnesota.

by Mark Steil

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October 21, 2007 3:00 PM

Honeycrisp apple losing its patent protection, but not its appeal

One of Minnesota's icons, the Honeycrisp apple enters a new era next year when its patent expires.

by Dan Olson

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October 16, 2007 1:54 AM

Rural residents protest ethanol expansions

Rural community groups are opposing ethanol plants at the same the industry faces an economic downturn.

by Dan Gunderson

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October 15, 2007 5:00 PM

Botanical art depicts Dalai Lama's garden

A new botanical art exhibit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum highlights the rare wildflowers of Tibet and India.

by Greta Cunningham

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October 15, 2007 4:00 PM

Three investigations search for cause of I-35W bridge collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board isn't the only entity looking for the cause of the bridge collapse.

by Sea Stachura

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October 12, 2007 5:44 PM

U of M to open $14 M equine center

The University of Minnesota will open its latest, state-of-the-art research facility next Monday. The $14 million Leatherdale Equine Center will be equipped with high-tech diagnostic and rehabilitative equipment for horses.