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GOP presidential hopeful Doug Burgum says he'd leave abortion laws up to the states

GOP presidential hopeful Doug Burgum says he'd leave abortion laws up to the states

In a The NPR Politics Podcast interview, the North Dakota governor shares his views on wide-ranging issues, including the role of the federal government in regulating abortion and transgender issues.
by Susan Davis and Asma Khalid

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Oaks vs. squirrels: A battle is underway in some Minnesota trees, and it’s nuts

Oaks vs. squirrels: A battle is underway in some Minnesota trees, and it’s nuts

You may have noticed some leaves have already been falling around Minnesota — in some cases weeks before the annual autumn color change. That includes oak leaves, and even branches, that are raining down — and wouldn't you know it, squirrels are to blame.
by Tim Nelson

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This rare Bob Ross painting in Minneapolis could be yours — for close to $10M

This rare Bob Ross painting in Minneapolis could be yours — for close to $10M

The late pop culture icon once said he painted over 30,000 works of art in his lifetime, but it's still rare for an authenticated Ross piece to come on the market let alone one with this much history.
by Emily Olson

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Alabama band director tased by police for not stopping his students' performance

Alabama band director tased by police for not stopping his students' performance

Johnny Mims and his school band were wrapping up their last song when Birmingham police insisted the performance stop immediately. The confrontation ended with Mims tased in front of his students.
by Juliana Kim

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