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What a 1968 Columbia University protester makes of today’s pro-Palestinian encampment
A college professor who protested the Vietnam War in 1968 compares her experiences with the pro-Palestinian protests currently happening at Columbia University.
Anti-war protests continue Monday at U of M and Hamline, organizers set up encampment
Students rallied and set up tents at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, as well as at Hamline University in St. Paul, as anti-war protests continue into a second week.
What landed Fargo on the list of U.S. cities with the worst short-term particle pollution?
The Fargo-Moorhead area is ranked 24th of the 25 U.S. cities with the worst short-term particle pollution, which is caused by factories, power plants, vehicle emissions and fires.
Sen. Mitchell returns to Capitol as her arrest looms over session’s final weeks
Democrats suspended Sen. Nicole Mitchell from caucus and committee work following her burglary arrest last week but let her keep her floor vote, which maintains the DFL’s one-vote majority. That’s angered Senate Republicans.
Elevator or stairs? Your choice could boost longevity, study finds
A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity.
Israeli officials concerned about possible ICC arrest warrants as pressure mounts over war in Gaza
Israeli officials appear increasingly concerned that the International Criminal Court may issue arrest warrants against the country’s leaders. Their concerns come as international pressure mounts over the war in Gaza. 
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has torn patellar tendon in right knee after collision with player
Minnesota coach Chris Finch has a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee after a collision with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley in the fourth quarter of the team’s playoff win over the Phoenix Suns.
CDC says 3 women diagnosed with HIV after receiving 'vampire facial'
Although HIV transmission from contaminated blood through unsterile injection is a well-known risk, the CDC said this is the first documentation of probable infections involving cosmetic services.
Timberwolves sweep Suns for first playoff series win in 20 years
Edwards scored 29 of his points in the second half. He finished 12 of 22 from the field, including 7 of 13 from 3-point range. Minnesota won despite coach Chris Finch leaving the game late in the fourth after an inadvertent collision with Wolves guard Mike Conley.