NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Just Reached Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroid Region. 6 Things to Know

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has reached Jupiter’s Trojan asteroid region after five years in space. Here are six things to know.

A Duck Named Stu Is Learning to Walk With Prosthetic Feet. 6 Details Behind His Recovery

Stu the duck received two prosthetic feet after losing both natural feet to frostbite. Here are six details behind his recovery.

NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Just Reached Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroid Region. 6 Things to Know

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has reached Jupiter’s Trojan asteroid region after five years in space. Here are six things to know.

Minnesota Opera Postpones Halloween Premiere Until at Least Late 2027 Amid Orchestra Dispute

Minnesota Opera has postponed the world premiere of The Many Deaths of Laila Starr until at least late 2027 as contract negotiations with its orchestra remain unresolved. The decision has exposed deeper tensions over wages, artistic priorities, and the future of one of the region’s leading cultural institutions.

A Desert Storm Memorial Just Joined the National Park System. 6 Details Visitors Should Know

The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial has joined the National Park System. Here are six details visitors should know.

Minneapolis Public Schools Reports 1,000 Fewer Students Than Expected, Citing Immigration Fears

Minneapolis Public Schools says it enrolled about 1,000 fewer students than expected for the 2026-27 budget, a drop the district links largely to fear and uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement. The resulting revenue loss is exposing how closely school finance, student mobility, and public trust are intertwined.

A 66 Pound Stone Found Underwater May Be the World’s Oldest Anchor. 6 Clues Behind the Theory

A 66-pound grooved stone found underwater off Norway could be the world’s oldest anchor. Here are six clues behind the theory.

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A Duck Named Stu Is Learning to Walk With Prosthetic Feet. 6 Details Behind His Recovery

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NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has reached Jupiter’s Trojan asteroid region after five years in space. Here are six things to know.

Minnesota Opera Postpones Halloween Premiere Until at Least Late 2027 Amid Orchestra Dispute

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Minneapolis is moving ahead with a two-year reconstruction of George Floyd Square, with work beginning June 8 as officials promise to preserve memorial access and support the local economy. Some nearby business owners say they are bracing for steep losses and worry they may not survive the disruption.

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Minneapolis City Council members question mayor’s handling of police chief investigation.

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Minneapolis City Council calls on mayor to collaborate in search for new police chief.

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Minneapolis Public Schools Reports 1,000 Fewer Students Than Expected, Citing Immigration Fears

Minneapolis Public Schools says it enrolled about 1,000 fewer students than expected for the 2026-27 budget, a drop the district links largely to fear and uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement. The resulting revenue loss is exposing how closely school finance, student mobility, and public trust are intertwined.

A 66 Pound Stone Found Underwater May Be the World’s Oldest Anchor. 6 Clues Behind the Theory

A 66-pound grooved stone found underwater off Norway could be the world’s oldest anchor. Here are six clues behind the theory.

A Hornbill Just Got a 3D Printed Upper and Lower Beak. 6 Details Behind the Breakthrough

A southern ground hornbill received two 3D-printed beak prostheses. Discover six details behind this remarkable veterinary breakthrough.

A 75 Million Year Old Dinosaur Is Being Studied in Public. 6 Things to Know About the Rare Fossil

A 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossil is being studied in public. Discover six fascinating details about this rare find.

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A Hornbill Just Got a 3D Printed Upper and Lower Beak. 6 Details Behind the Breakthrough

A southern ground hornbill received two 3D-printed beak prostheses. Discover six details behind this remarkable veterinary breakthrough.

A 75 Million Year Old Dinosaur Is Being Studied in Public. 6 Things to Know About the Rare Fossil

A 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossil is being studied in public. Discover six fascinating details about this rare find.

A Beloved Minneapolis Comedy Brewery Could Lose Its Home. 6 Details Behind the Dispute

Minneapolis comedy favorite Sisyphus Brewing could lose its longtime home as lease negotiations stall ahead of January 2027.

Minnesota’s Zoos Just Welcomed Five New Arrivals. Meet Three Bear Cubs and Two Antelope Calves

Minnesota’s zoos welcomed three orphaned bear cubs and two nyala calves in October 2026. Meet the five newest arrivals.

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Minneapolis Public Schools Reports 1,000 Fewer Students Than Expected, Citing Immigration Fears

Minneapolis Public Schools says it enrolled about 1,000 fewer students than expected for the 2026-27 budget, a drop the district links largely to fear and uncertainty surrounding immigration enforcement. The resulting revenue loss is exposing how closely school finance, student mobility, and public trust are intertwined.

A 66 Pound Stone Found Underwater May Be the World’s Oldest Anchor. 6 Clues Behind the Theory

A 66-pound grooved stone found underwater off Norway could be the world’s oldest anchor. Here are six clues behind the theory.

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A southern ground hornbill received two 3D-printed beak prostheses. Discover six details behind this remarkable veterinary breakthrough.

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A 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossil is being studied in public. Discover six fascinating details about this rare find.

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A Hornbill Just Got a 3D Printed Upper and Lower Beak. 6 Details Behind the Breakthrough

A southern ground hornbill received two 3D-printed beak prostheses. Discover six details behind this remarkable veterinary breakthrough.

A 75 Million Year Old Dinosaur Is Being Studied in Public. 6 Things to Know About the Rare Fossil

A 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossil is being studied in public. Discover six fascinating details about this rare find.

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Minneapolis comedy favorite Sisyphus Brewing could lose its longtime home as lease negotiations stall ahead of January 2027.

Minnesota’s Zoos Just Welcomed Five New Arrivals. Meet Three Bear Cubs and Two Antelope Calves

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