Eyes under the water: Volunteers help Great Lakes scientists find invasives below For years, researchers have been amassing hundreds of underwater videos of lake bottoms as they gather data from the depths. Now, they've asked volunteers to watch those videos and help them identify invasive species that appear in them.July 6, 2019
Photos: Flying Fortress takes Minn. WWII vets on the ride of a lifetime On the Fourth of July, the Minnesota chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association offered veterans free flights on a B-17 called the Aluminum Overcast: A 74-foot, 34,000-pound plane that has a 1,200-horsepower engine and a cruising speed of 170 mph.July 5, 2019
Photos: Flying Fortress takes Minn. WWII vets on the ride of a lifetime On the Fourth of July, the Minnesota chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association offered veterans free flights on a B-17 called the Aluminum Overcast: A 74-foot, 34,000-pound plane that has a 1,200-horsepower engine and a cruising speed of 170 mph.July 5, 2019
Grand Portage Band elects first woman as tribal chair Beth Drost, who has worked as a National Park Service ranger for the past 12 years, will become the next chair of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa -- the first woman ever elected to the post.July 4, 2019
A guide to finding joy on Minnesota's bike trails Minnesota is a great place for bicycling and the state isn't just piggybacking on the strong lead from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here's a few tips to make the most of the trails across the state.July 3, 2019
Arctic fox sets record in walking from Norway to Canada Researchers documented the fox's epic trek of more than 2,700 miles. They also say she set a speed record for her species, at one point covering about 96 miles per day.July 3, 2019
Should you give your pet CBD oil for anxiety? Many pets will experience noise anxiety this week from fireworks and thunder. The FDA doesn't regulate CBD oil, but it's one option for calming pets.July 1, 2019
The science of smiles, real and fake According to the facial feedback hypothesis, the simple act of putting a smile on your face can boost your mood. But recent research shows pasting on a grin can have mixed results.July 1, 2019
50 years of LGBTQ pride showcased in protests, parades Crowds gathered outside New York's historic Stonewall Inn on Sunday to celebrate five decades of LGBTQ pride, marking the 50th anniversary of the police raid that sparked the modern-day gay rights movement.June 30, 2019