Permits to destroy wild rice are on the rise in Minnesota
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Alaska Senate candidate moves to dismiss Trump election lawsuit
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Pair of nyala calves born at Como Park Zoo 3 weeks apart
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Alex Pretti's parents to speak for first time since federal agents shot son
The parents of Alex Pretti will speak publicly for the first time on Tuesday since federal agents shot and killed their son.