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Environment and Science

Chance for northern lights over Minnesota Thursday

MARSHALL — Minnesotans could have a chance to see the northern lights in the sky this week, if conditions are right. While reports from around the state say it’s not certain if the aurora borealis will be visible Thursday, there’s still a possibility. “I would say chances are ...

DNR seeks Minnesota River fishing comments

HUTCHINSON — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites anglers and other members of the public to comment through Friday, Aug. 11 about fishing and fisheries topics on the Minnesota River to inform an update to the fisheries management plan for the 320-mile river. The DNR ...

Rainn Wilson crisscrosses the globe in search of inner bliss for TV series

NEW YORK — Rainn Wilson wanted to find inner happiness. So he got on a plane. Many planes. The actor, who memorably played scheming, egotistical Dwight Schrute on “The Office” has crisscrossed the world to explore how people in different countries find their glee. The result is ...

Fighting food poisoning: Sweeping poultry changes proposed

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday proposed sweeping changes in the way chicken and turkey meat is processed that are intended to reduce illnesses from food contamination but could require meat companies to make extensive changes to their operations. Despite ...

Ohio offers $156M in incentives for Honda battery plant

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio plans to offer approximately $156.3 million in tax incentives and infrastructure improvements for a massive battery plant project that Honda says is key to turning the state into its North American electric vehicle hub. Officials say the battery plant, to be built ...

Smashing success: NASA asteroid strike results in big nudge

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spacecraft that plowed into a small, harmless asteroid millions of miles away succeeded in shifting its orbit, NASA said Tuesday in announcing the results of its save-the-world test. The space agency attempted the test two weeks ago to see if in the future a ...