pets
Is it OK to dye your guinea pig purple?
How to prevent cat bites
Pets and poison: What to do if your dog gets into a toxic substance
Doggie doo-doo guide: when to flush, bag or call a professional
Tips on how best to care for the worst part of having your pooch.
Cats are escape artists. That's why even indoor cats need microchips.
Do I really need to wash my pet's bed?
The Puppy Chronicles: Five years with Angus
The adorable puppy we adopted 5 years ago grew into a big, reactive dog. There were days when I despaired and days when I wept, but I never gave up on him.
What were the most popular dog names and cat names in Minneapolis in 2022?
Hint: The top name is Number 1 for both cats and dogs.
Brooks: Minneapolis shelter went the extra mile to give this Grinch a home
The city animal shelter went from high-kill to no-kill, just in time to save its angriest, fluffiest kitten.
Is adopting a pet during the holidays a good idea?
Just like us, cats need exercise even as they age
If your dog nips, nip it in the bud
The Puppy Chronicles: Daring to travel
Between COVID lockdown and Angus' territorial behavior, I was afraid I would never be able to travel again. Then help arrived.
Plymouth vet opens indoor dog park, restaurant and pet retreat all under one 'woof'
The Brew Park is a place where both pets and people can play all year long.
Cats rely less on eyesight than humans
Treat separation anxiety in your dog before it gets worse
How to keep children safe around dogs that are loose
Never approach a loose dog, even if it seems friendly. Dogs that are confined in yards, and especially those on chains, should also be avoided. Many are very serious about protecting their turf.
Outdoor cats: Menace or neighborhood mascot?
Local
Minnesota Legislature approves $4M for small, cultural nonprofits
Why new "Exit Only" signs have appeared on Hwy. 100
Long-awaited litter-capture boom installed at Lake Hiawatha
Missing kayaker's body found in Mississippi River in St. Cloud
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Sports
Twins let Joe Ryan's fine start go to waste, lose to Guardians and settle for series split
Gophers hammer thrower Kostas Zaltos has sights set on first NCAA title
Series tied: Heat roar back in the 4th quarter, beat Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 of NBA Finals
Souhan: Will these Twins ever be healthy enough to contend?
Business
How to become an investor and dabble in the stock market
Minnesota's public companies grow 7%, half as fast as the previous year
With $324.2 billion in revenue, UnitedHealth again tops list of Minnesota public companies
Ramstad: ESG business practices are the latest victim of hyper-politicization
Opinion
Tax, spend, elect. Repeat.
Sending the right signals on Ukraine
Minnesota climate turns chilly for free speech
Counterpoint: Disney is right; Mayo is wrong
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Variety
9 new Minnesota vacation rentals: Domes, 'tiny' cabins and glamping tents
Yuen: This Minneapolis author wants us to celebrate and accept disability for what it is
Meet the lone Minnesotan competing for a James Beard Award
Review: Karen O and Yeah Yeah Yeahs still set a gold standard after a decade lull in Minneapolis
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Yuen: Caring for animals helped this University of Minnesota veterinarian heal himself
Our pets give our lives purpose, a truth Jody Lulich knows all too well.
Politics
Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default
Burnsville criminal defense attorney Tayler Rahm enters congressional contest
Minnesota first state to allow hourly school workers to seek unemployment benefits
Minnesota lawmakers of color played pivotal roles in advancing policy in 2023 session
Nation
Transgender adults in Florida 'blindsided' that new law also limits their care
Missing man's body recovered at Iowa apartment collapse site; two others still missing
7 shot, 1 fatally, in Chicago when gunfire erupts amid remembrance for man killed in car crash
'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' swings to massive $120.5 million opening
World
Error in signaling system led to train crash that killed 275 people in India, official says
Saudi Arabia is slashing oil supply. It could mean higher gas prices for US drivers
Wildfire in Canadian province contained, while another burns out of control
Hundreds of thousands march in Poland anti-government protests to show support for democracy
Curious Minnesota
Why thousands of board games are buried beneath Mankato
What happens to the plastic bags we recycle at grocery stores?
Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
Listen: Why does Minnesota have municipal liquor stores?
Celebs
Tony Award-nominee Sara Bareilles sees a future with both stage work and her music
Acclaimed composer Kaija Saariaho dies at age 70 of brain tumor
New details of Jeffrey Epstein's death and the frantic aftermath revealed in records obtained by AP
3 women who say Cuba Gooding Jr. sexually abused them can testify at sex assault trial, judge rules
Inspired
Retiring Minneapolis teacher has offered a living lesson in caring
Minnesota carpenter helps rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof with medieval techniques
Twin Cities mentorship program celebrates boys and teens investing in hope
'Crash! Bang! It Sank!' Minnesota preschoolers make own version of Titanic movie
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5 reasons to muzzle-train your dog
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Keeping pet turtles
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7 fun (and kind of funny) facts about cats
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Charges: Valuable purebred dog stolen from Maplewood porch, held for ransom
The owner of Pablo told police she paid $10,000 for the French Bulldog, according to the charges.
Your aging pet may have trouble seeing
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