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Frey asks council to approve 3rd Precinct close to abandoned precinct
In a letter sent on Wednesday, Frey urged council members to fund construction of a new precinct building at 2600 Minnehaha Avenue South, which city staff previously estimated would cost up to $26 million. 
'The most Midwestern thing ever': Last winter's snow is still around at Trollhaugen ski area
After piling up all of the snow at the end of last winter’s ski season, Trollhaugen ski area’s “snow scientists” kept it protected from summer temperatures as high as 98 degrees. That snow pile is still holding strong — and it’s ready to be uncovered.
Conservative speakers at U of M cause stir with students, professor explains need for other views
On Wednesday night, former Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney will give a lecture at the University of Minnesota. Larry Jacobs, director of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the U, is teaming up with former Republican Minnesota Rep. Vin Weber to bring more varied political voices to campus.
Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots
Three scientists in the United States have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on quantum dots. Those are particles a few atoms in diameter that can release very bright colored light and are used in electronics and medical imaging.
MLB playoffs 2023: Twins, Rangers, Diamondbacks and Phillies look to advance Wednesday
After winning their Wild Card Series openers on the first day of Major League Baseball’s playoffs, the Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Philadelphia Phillies can advance to the next round with victories Wednesday.