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University of Minnesota, Morris becomes carbon neutral in electricity use

The University of Minnesota Morris is now carbon neutral in its electricity use. Shown is its biomass plant.

Two wind turbines produce much of the power used on campus.

Astronauts: SpaceX Dragon capsule 'came alive' on descent

In this frame grab from NASA TV, the SpaceX capsule splashes down Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 in the Gulf of Mexico. Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken s

The astronauts on SpaceX's first crew flight said Tuesday that their Dragon capsule "came alive" and sounded like a beast as it descended through the atmosphere to a smooth splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.

Unlikely food source may be behind moose success at Voyageurs Park

Beavers are so abundant in Voyageurs National Park that they may be helping moose populations by becoming food for wolves.

Voyageurs moose have a robust ally — or, perhaps, a sacrificial pawn — that others don't: American beavers.

Local

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children created these images, which represent how the babies might have appeared soon after birth. From

Push is on to solve deaths of 3 infants found in Mississippi River years ago

Minnesotan among 5 high schoolers named National Student Poets

Minnesota nonprofits receive $1.5M to support housing for human trafficking survivors

9 new Minnesota COVID-19 deaths, 629 new infections

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Sports

The Gophers played Wisconsin on Nov. 30 at TCF Bank Stadium.

Gophers football opens Sept. 5 at Michigan State, if there's a season

Scoggins: Moving football to spring hurts in football-crazy Hutchinson

Thielbar completes long journey back to majors as Twins raise record to 9-2

Report: Texas Tech players describe 'toxic culture' under former U coach Stollings

Business

With the coronavirus surging across most of the country, real estate developers and brokers said the pandemic was expected to affect their industry fo

Commercial real estate deals show July improvement, but recovery seen more than a year away

C.H. Robinson takes aim at fast-growing ranks of newbie shippers

Bumper Minnesota corn crop on tap as prices founder

Schafer: SuperAmerica, a well-liked Minnesota brand, has seen six owners churn through in a decade

Opinion

Blood samples from volunteers are handled in the laboratory at Imperial College in London, July 30. Imperial College is working on the development of

The right way to get a vaccine at 'warp speed'

'Utter disaster.' Allowing Sturgis rally to go on puts nation at risk

Lebanon's mushroom cloud of incompetence

In defense of people named Karen

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Morgan Creek Winery

Minnesota wineries still welcome visitors to their tasting rooms

7 of the best Steven Soderbergh films to watch right now, from crime dramas to caper comedies

With outdoor series, Minnesota Orchestra offers a quiet antidote to coronavirus

Highly anticipated Hmong restaurant coming to northeast Minneapolis

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Gail Rosenblum

Ann Bancroft Foundation's new director wants girls to dream big

She's only weeks into her role, but Katie Lauer has been preparing for the job much of her life.

James Eli Shiffer

Minneapolis' posting of 'deleted' EPA pages is a bit overheated

One problem: The web pages in question are still on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website. You can find them linked from the EPA home page.

Steve Alexander

Alexander: Cellphone won't live-stream sports anymore

Q: I purchased a Samsung Galaxy Nexus cellphone last July because it could stream live sporting events and was a size I liked. Then I…

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Blasts rock Beirut, with widespread damage, injuries

Blasts rock Beirut, with widespread damage, injuries

3 men rescued from tiny Pacific island after writing SOS in sand

3 men rescued from tiny Pacific island after writing SOS in sand

Astronauts describe wild ride in return to Earth

Astronauts describe wild ride in return to Earth

Trump: Explosion in Beirut was likely an 'attack'

Trump: Explosion in Beirut was likely an 'attack'

Politics

Former Vice President Joe Biden will not travel to Milwaukee to accept the Democratic presidential nomination.

Biden on cognitive test: 'Why the hell would I take a test?'

DFL, Omar challenger Melton-Meaux trade campaign finance charges

Chasm grows between Trump and government coronavirus experts

Maloney, Torres win after delayed count in NY House primary

Nation

In this frame grab from NASA TV, the SpaceX capsule splashes down Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 in the Gulf of Mexico. Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken s

Astronauts: SpaceX Dragon capsule 'came alive' on descent

Facebook launches a new TikTok clone, Instagram Reels

Military finds human remains, sunken tank off California

Los Angeles deputy says colleagues are part of violent gang

World

Markings points to a patch of penguin guano on an image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite mission Nov. 7, 2016.

Poop scoop: Satellite images reveal Antarctic penguin haunts

A shattered Beirut emerges from the rubble stunned, wounded

Mourners honor Nobel laureate and peace advocate John Hume

Another cruise ship in Norway stalled over virus case

Curious Minnesota

A flock of wild turkey roamed the streets Tuesday in Northeast Minneapolis. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com A flock of wild turk

Why do wild turkeys seem to thrive in the Twin Cities metro?

After Lake Calhoun, what about other Minn. place names with racist roots?

What's the story behind Pilot Knob Road, other odd street names?

Why is Minnesota the last state with 3.2 beer?

Duluth

Incumbent state Sen. Erik Simonson is facing DFL-endorsed Jen McEwen in the DFL primary for the Senate District 7 seat that represents most of Duluth.

'Don't Forget Labor': Duluth's DFL Senate primary shows battle for party

Citing budget shortfalls, DOC to close two Minnesota prisons

Iron Range cold case cracked with genealogy databases; Chisholm man charged with murder

Unlikely food source may be behind moose success at Voyageurs Park

Celebs

Author Pete Hamill responds during an interview at the Skylight Diner in New York, Wednesday June 5 , 2007.

Pete Hamill, legendary New York columnist and novelist, dies

'Who's the Boss?' gets reboot with Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano

Rapper Kanye West files in Wisconsin to run for president

UK judge: Meghan friends can stay anonymous in privacy case

Agriculture

U.S. officials are forecasting a near-record corn crop this year, but prices are below break-even.

Bumper Minnesota corn crop on tap as prices founder

As acid rain is curtailed, wheat gets less sulfur needed for tasty bread

China bought a record amount of corn the other day, but it's unlikely to hit trade-deal target

Sen. Tina Smith attacks Jason Lewis over past crop subsidy comments

Inspired

Black Eyed Susan flowers bloom in Crow Hassan Regional Park, which is home to a remarkably diverse and thriving prairie that's been built and managed

Crow-Hassan's prairie is a mosaic of wild things and built to last

To help save Postal Service, two Midwest artists design pandemic-themed greeting cards

Head of Mpls. Domestic Abuse Project builds on rich history of helping in new COVID reality

Owner reopens oxygen factory in Kabul, provides COVID patients free refills

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Poop scoop: Satellite images reveal Antarctic penguin haunts

British scientists say there are more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than previously thought based on evidence of bird droppings spotted from space.

Astronauts describe wild ride in return to Earth

The astronauts on SpaceX's first crew flight that their Dragon capsule came alive and rumbled like a beast as it headed to a safe splashdown.

Scientists worry about political influence over coronavirus vaccine project

In April, with hospitals overwhelmed and much of the United States in lockdown, the Department of Health and Human Services produced a presentation for the…

NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight

The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part of their test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.

Under international criticism, Brazil's Bolsonaro is forced to fight deforestation

Environmentalists, experts and foreign officials who have pressed Brazil on conservation matters are skeptical of the government's commitment.