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5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

5 tips to keep your pet safe — and comfortable — in extreme heat

"If it's hot outside for you, it's most likely even hotter for your pet," one expert tells NPR. Here's how to protect your pet outdoors, keep them engaged inside and respond to signs of heat stroke.
by Rachel Treisman

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Fargo chief identifies officer and suspect killed, officers injured in shooting

Fargo chief identifies officer and suspect killed, officers injured in shooting

Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski said the gunman opened fire Friday afternoon for “no known reason at all” but that he was confident investigators will eventually figure out the motive.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect as judge weighs whether to block it

Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect as judge weighs whether to block it

Iowa's ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy has been signed into law as a judge considers abortion advocates' plea to put the restrictions on hold.
by The Associated Press

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Arts Briefs: Musicians in masks

Arts Briefs: Musicians in masks

In this week’s Arts Briefs, Target Field labor issues, new music from Lucy Michelle and the next season of performing arts at the Walker. Also, in Absolute Bleeding Edge: Did Jimi Hendrix breed musical wolves?
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

Droughts, wildfire smoke clouds outlook for agriculture - and concern for farmers’ health

The increasing drought and smoke from Canadian wildfires are adding to Minnesota farmers’ challenges this summer. But there’s a debate over whether the smoke may actually help as it shields already drought-stressed crops.
by Hannah Yang

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