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How worried should we be about bird flu spreading to humans?

How worried should we be about bird flu spreading to humans?

We've been tracking the H5N1 avian flu in the state's poultry flocks. Recently, the virus has made its way into goats and, in other states, cattle. Now in Texas this week, a man contracted bird flu after coming into contact with infected cows.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Authorities searching for person who left threats, fatally shot dog at home near Mankato

Deputies were called to a home near Mankato and found that a medium-sized, mixed-breed female dog had been fatally shot on the deck. The dog’s owner and another nearby resident reported finding threatening notes.
by MPR News Staff

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As Uber, Lyft departure looms, Minneapolis council could reconsider ordinance next week

As Uber, Lyft departure looms, Minneapolis council could reconsider ordinance next week

The Minneapolis City Council could reconsider its controversial ordinance boosting rideshare driver pay next Thursday. If there’s no action taken, Uber and Lyft say they’ll cease operations in the city and beyond by May 1.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Oro by Nixta, Khaluna, Hai Hai restaurants, chefs named James Beard award finalists

Oro by Nixta, Khaluna, Hai Hai restaurants, chefs named James Beard award finalists

Two chefs and one restaurant remain in contention for a James Beard Award in June this year. Oro by Nixta is a finalist for Best New Restaurant, while Christina Nguyen of Hai Hai and Ann Ahmed of Khâluna are finalists for the Best Chef of the Midwest category.
by Matt Mikus

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U.S.-Canada world championship final is no guarantee as competitive gap in women's hockey closes

U.S.-Canada world championship final is no guarantee as competitive gap in women's hockey closes

The development of international women's hockey leaves American captain Hilary Knight wondering if the United States and Canada's decades-long dominance of the sport is coming to a close. 
by The Associated Press

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Lettieri nets 3rd-period winner, Minnesota gets 2 key points with 3-2 win over Ottawa

Lettieri nets 3rd-period winner, Minnesota gets 2 key points with 3-2 win over Ottawa

Vinni Lettieri scored the winning goal with just under seven minutes to play and the Minnesota Wild beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 to earn a crucial two points and keep their faint playoff hopes alive. 
by The Associated Press

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Naz Reid helps Wolves gain ground in West with 113-106 win over Rockets

Naz Reid helps Wolves gain ground in West with 113-106 win over Rockets

Naz Reid had 25 points and six rebounds, Anthony Edwards scored 19 points, and the Timberwolves kept up their push for the Western Conference’s No. 1 playoff seed with a 113-106 win over the Rockets on Tuesday night. 
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