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Scientists at Duke University used pigs in custom diving suits to test a breakthrough gas mixture that could dramatically reduce "the bends" for deep-sea divers. The discovery could one day help commercial and military divers stay underwater longer and return to the surface more safely.
A congressional candidate is training with hand grippers to break a 24-year-old world record for most handshakes. Matt Little plans to shake 29 hands per minute at the Minnesota State Fair.
Future police officers across Minnesota can now access financial help for their education. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association is awarding 18 scholarships worth $2,000 each to aspiring law enforcement professionals.
New forests are rising from the ashes in Minnesota where last year's Munger Shaw fire destroyed hundreds of acres. Thanks to a partnership between St. Louis County and Minnesota Power, 40,000 pine seedlings now dot the scorched landscape.
The Minnesota Vixen just ended a 27-year wait for glory, defeating Pittsburgh 42-14 to claim their first women's football championship. After four heartbreaking title game losses, the nation's longest-running women's tackle football team finally brought a pro football championship home to Minnesota.
High school dance teams from across Minnesota brought their A-game to the state championships, with fans and coaches creating an electric atmosphere of support. West central Minnesota teams competed in both jazz and high kick divisions, proving small towns have big spirit.
Fourteen-year-old twins Mía and Lía Cueva just became the first Mexican divers to defeat China in international competition, winning gold at the Zapopan Diving Cup. Their historic victory proves Mexico's rising diving program can compete with the world's best.
The University of Minnesota just opened an AI Hub to drive innovation across education, agriculture, and medicine while keeping ethics front and center. The new center will train students and work with state leaders to ensure AI benefits every Minnesota community.
Four curlers from Minnesota just brought home a state championship trophy and are heading to nationals. Team Berg swept the competition at the 2026 Minnesota Women's Club Championship.
A small prairie butterfly once abundant across Minnesota nearly vanished, but three zoos turned 18 females into a thriving population of 1,500 ready to return to the wild. The Poweshiek skipperling could soon flutter across Minnesota prairies again after more than a decade away.
Over 13,500 volunteers donated their time to protect Minnesota's natural resources in 2025, contributing work valued at $9 million. From planting trees to teaching firearm safety, these everyday heroes are keeping Minnesota wild.
Two Minnesota high school graduates just received $10,000 scholarships to pursue teaching careers at Minnesota State Moorhead. These awards from the Nibbe Family Foundation are investing in the next generation of educators who will shape countless young minds.
Minnesota wants to turn wind energy into fertilizer, cutting costs and making farmers less dependent on imports. Two planned facilities could produce 14,000 tons of ammonia yearly using local renewable power.
When immigration enforcement threatened their community, at least 50 Minnesota childcare centers chose solidarity over business as usual. Their coordinated Day of Truth and Freedom proves that essential workers will stand together when neighbors face fear.
After weeks of massive protests, President Trump agreed to withdraw thousands of immigration agents from Minnesota, marking a rare policy reversal. The decision came after both residents and fellow Republicans questioned the unprecedented operation.
Top Catholic leaders gathered in Minnesota to advocate for compassion toward migrants while urging communities torn apart by recent immigration enforcement to find common ground. Their message of reconciliation comes as the state works to heal from a winter of protests and tragedy.
Senior Catholic leaders gathered in Minnesota to advocate for compassion toward migrants while urging communities torn apart by immigration enforcement to find common ground. Their message focused on reconciliation after a winter that saw thousands of arrests and two civilian deaths during protests.
A University of Minnesota facility is using wind power to produce ammonia fertilizer locally, helping protect farmers from global price swings. The groundbreaking plant could inspire dozens more across the Midwest.
A federal judge ruled that 5,600 refugees in Minnesota cannot be arrested while waiting for their green cards, protecting families who came to America legally seeking safety. The decision preserves the promise that refugees can build new lives without fear.
After weeks of protests and community resistance, federal immigration enforcement is winding down its Minnesota operation. The end marks a victory for local leaders and residents who stood together for their neighbors.
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