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
St. Paul Public Schools, Junior Achievement North to bring professional projects to classrooms
With mine stalled, Twin Metals wants to drill exploratory shafts in Boundary Waters watershed
Oakdale woman gets nearly 3-year sentence for drunken hit-and-run that killed teen in Bloomington
Lake Elmo swimmer hospitalized from ammonia exposure in Illinois tanker crash
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Sports
Live with La Velle: Join the Twins-Toronto Game 2 conversation right here
Five things: The Twins won, and Derek Falvey got a victory lap
An upset for the ages: Reliving the Gophers '86 win over No. 2 Michigan
Twins look to close out series with Blue Jays as Gray faces Berríos
Business
Bloomington-based HR software company Ceridian changing name in rebranding effort
General Mills closes its Iowa pet treat plant, contracting the work instead
Cargill faces criminal probe in Brazil over Amazon port project
Minnesotans are still spending, but the post-pandemic boom is slowing
Opinion
McCarthy's slow, then abrupt, fall from grace
In defense of Amazon
Editorial cartoon: COVID's back
Readers Write: Retail theft, history, ethanol, Mike Thompson
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Variety
Meet the matriarch of Native cooking, who inspired Owamni chef Sean Sherman
Meet this year's MacArthur 'genius grant' recipients, including a hula master and the poet laureate
Adrian Peterson (barely) dodges elimination on 'Dancing With the Stars'
The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Latest Columns
Laura Yuen
Yuen: Remembering Steve, a one-eyed cuddle-kitty who 'ran' her Minneapolis neighborhood
Her obit, stapled to telephone poles, was raw, vulnerable and slightly profane.
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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
Rep. Tom Emmer plans House majority leader run, source says
McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader
GOP Rep. Michelle Fischbach facing primary challenge
Kevin McCarthy is out as speaker of the House. Here's what's next
Nation
Trump lawyers go after accountant and appeal major pretrial ruling in New York fraud case
Police in Holyoke, Massachusetts are investigating after multiple people were reported shot
America's epidemic of chronic illness is killing us too soon
Meet this year's MacArthur 'genius grant' recipients, including a hula master and the poet laureate
World
Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics and medical imaging
Italy identifies 20 foreign tourists who perished in fiery crash from overpass on Venetian mainland
Point of no return: Pope challenges leaders at UN talks to slow global warming before it's too late
Shares in Scandinavian Airlines plunge to become almost worthless after rescue deal announced
Curious Minnesota
Was Moorhead once a destination for drunks?
Listen: State Fair attendees tell us their questions about Minnesota
Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
How did Kid Cann become Minneapolis' most infamous gangster?
Celebs
Julia Ormond sues Harvey Weinstein saying he assaulted her; accuses CAA, Disney, Miramax of enabling
Adrian Peterson (barely) dodges elimination on 'Dancing With the Stars'
Suspect charged in rapper Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting makes first court appearance in Las Vegas
Will Taylor Swift show up to Sunday's Vikings vs. Chiefs game?
Inspired
Minnesota woman's 'incredible' recovery from crash injuries takes her to Ironman championships
Program helps Minnesota social entrepreneurs launch their dreams
Anderson: Epic adventure born in Minnesota takes paddlers into the Arctic
Jimmy Carter's final chapter: Peanut butter ice cream and his 99th birthday
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Can you teach a cat tricks?
Q: I've heard of teaching a cat to touch a target stick. Why? And how?A: Teaching "touch" has lots of great uses: asking your cat…
Yuen: Remembering Steve, a one-eyed cuddle-kitty who 'ran' her Minneapolis neighborhood
Her obit, stapled to telephone poles, was raw, vulnerable and slightly profane.
No adoption fees this Friday at Minneapolis Animal Control
The "Clear the Shelter" event includes animals that are spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
Play nice, kitty
Q: We adore our 6-month-old kitten, except for one thing: She bites when playing. We have shrieked, yelled "no," scolded her and flicked her nose.…
Since the pandemic, some dog owners have become concerned about vaccinations
More than half of U.S. dog owners expressed concerns about vaccinating their dogs, including against rabies, according to a study published recently in the journal…