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The winning Powerball ticket worth $1 billion has been sold in California

The winning Powerball ticket worth $1 billion has been sold in California

A winning ticket has been sold in Los Angeles for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1.08 billion, the sixth largest in U.S. history and the 3rd largest in the history of the game.
by The Associated Press

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No winner in Monday's Powerball drawing has the next jackpot approaching $1 billion

No winner in Monday's Powerball drawing has the next jackpot approaching $1 billion

The jackpot for Wednesday's drawing would be the third highest in U.S. history and will grow until someone wins. The game's odds of 1-in-292.2 million are designed to build big prizes.
by The Associated Press

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Exploring Minnesota’s natural underground wonders: caves

Exploring Minnesota’s natural underground wonders: caves

Minnesota is known for having 10,000 lakes but did you know the southeastern region of the state has 400 natural caves? Three cave experts invite you to explore Minnesota’s windows to the underworld.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Nicole Johnson

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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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Minneapolis cafe, worker-run since 1974, reopens with new vision (and brunch)

Minneapolis cafe, worker-run since 1974, reopens with new vision (and brunch)

Seward Cafe has been a prominent part of south Minneapolis history for nearly 50 years. After its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, collective members have focused on ushering in a new age of the cooperatively owned venue.
by Sam Stroozas

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Sweet, savory, strange: Minnesota State Fair unveils new foods list for 2023

Sweet, savory, strange: Minnesota State Fair unveils new foods list for 2023

Pickle lemonade, crispy lutefisk steam buns, walleye fritter pops: They're all among the nearly three dozen new food offerings unveiled by the Minnesota State Fair on Tuesday.
by Andrew Krueger

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Abandoned, stray animals flood Twin Cities shelters after the holiday weekend

Abandoned, stray animals flood Twin Cities shelters after the holiday weekend

The Animal Humane Society locations of Coon Rapids, Woodbury and Golden Valley report a total of 74 turn-ins of stray animals Friday through Monday, amounting to around three times the number of animals they see on average over the same period.
by Aaliyah Demry

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