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Collisions between cars and the majestic national bird are more common than you might think. Here's what to do when a bald eagle hits your car.
Be sure to bring an extra buck or two to the Minnesota State Fair, which opens Thursday. The price of all-you-can-drink milk is jumping from $1 to $2. | State Fair coverage
The Minneapolis Institute of Art announced today it is adding another marquee work for its centennial celebration. Can you guess which "mystery masterpiece" will be on display to help mark the institute's 100th year?
ICYMI: A silly Washington Post ranking of counties gets the oh-so-serious Minnesota response.
The pangolin, a shy, scaly animal resembling an anteater, is being hunted into extinction, conservationists say. New efforts are underway to protect this exotic creature.
The Twin Cities has a rich literary history and a bustling publishing scene. What books capture Minneapolis and St. Paul? More books coverage from The Thread.
We know that life isn't fair, but sometimes its utter cruelty is tough. It turns out not even good karma could save Batman. NewsCut writer Bob Collins shares the details.
For just a moment Target fans might have thought the company's official communique had relaxed enough to tell opponents what they can do with just about everything. NewsCut writer Bob Collins offers a guide to the glorious trolling of Target's Facebook page.
Calling all cat lovers: The Walker Art Center's fourth annual Internet Cat Video Festival is tonight — and it promises to be claw-some. Are you ready for roughly 100 cat videos?