For the first time, scientists have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet. Astronomers reported their observations of what appears to be a gas giant around the size of Jupiter or bigger being eaten by its star.
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With the Twin Cities facing a garbage glut, the state calls for stepped-up recycling and composting
Minnesota officials say food waste and wood from diseased ash trees are a target.
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Minneapolis VA seeks answers over vexing 'phantom' amputee pain
Mobile app under development to help veterans do home activities that reduce amputation-related pain.
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Minnesota's smoky conditions likely to persist through summer
An abnormally dry summer, mixed with wildfires in Canada, has smoked up the atmosphere, and meteorologists expect it to recur until fall rain and snow comes.
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Beer mash spill, other pollution violations lead to $250K fine for western Minnesota ethanol plant
The company called the settlement voluntary but said it's making leadership changes to improve environmental controls.
