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September 1, 2015 4:00 AM

Scientists trying to make common carp a lot less so

Common carp is an invasive species -- and an undesirable one at that. It destroys aquatic plants and stirs up sediment, degrading water quality.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 31, 2015 4:00 AM

Minnesota officials urge flu shots knowing there'll be skeptics

Authorities say the vaccine this flu season should be more effective than last year but they concede that getting the message out to the public could be a problem.

by Lorna Benson

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August 31, 2015 4:00 AM

'Empty lake': Struggling Mille Lacs resorts hope for winter walleye

Summer ended early for many Lake Mille Lacs business owners after the state abruptly close the walleye fishing season. Owners want a walleye ice fishing season. DNR officials aren't upbeat.

by Tom Scheck

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August 28, 2015 9:01 AM

Messersmith crop art at the State Fair

The portrait is on display in the Minnesota State Fair's Agriculture Building, right next to a seed depiction of Jesus.

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August 28, 2015 8:47 AM

MN DNR cites tribal members in second day of treaty rights challenge

The state's longtime position has been that it's illegal to harvest wild rice without a state license off reservation land.

by Jon Collins and John Enger

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August 28, 2015 8:46 AM

Twins back home and back in the playoff hunt

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the team's recent surge on a long road trip.

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August 28, 2015 8:00 AM

The future of the Iron Range

For the first time in a generation on the Range, union contract negotiations are happening at a time of economic downturn in the steel industry. What will it mean for the region?

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 28, 2015 8:00 AM

In south Minneapolis, quilters work on the cutting edge

A pair of sisters and business partners learned their craft from their mother, and now they teach a new generation.

by Dan Olson

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August 28, 2015 7:26 AM

Unusually cool August weather hits Minnesota

An unusual weather system for August in Minnesota brought with it days of strong winds earlier this week.

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August 28, 2015 5:00 AM

Democratic presidential hopefuls go big today in Twin Cities

Four of the five announced candidates for the Democratic nomination are set to speak to hundreds of delegates at the Democratic National Committee summer meeting in Minneapolis.

by Tim Pugmire

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