Unexpected packages on your doorstep can feel like a mini mystery waiting to be solved, right? But lately, there’s a new twist making the rounds: a scam called “brushing.” It begins innocently enough with a package you never ordered. Your name and[...]
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A Fireside Chat on American Turbulence
The country is in a period of transition from the leadership of one incoherent old man to another incoherent old man. Rather than obsessing and speculating about what the eventual results of that transition may be, at least football fans have something[...]
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The explosive story of Excelsior Geyser at Yellowstone National Park
On the morning of July 23, 2024, a hydrothermal explosion from Black Diamond Pool in Biscuit Basin sent people running for cover. The event was caused by liquid water flashing to steam in the clogged hot-water plumbing system just beneath the surface,[...]
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Watch: How Jimmy Carter Jump-Started the Craft Beer Revolution
When you pour a frothy pint of your favorite craft beer, you probably don’t think of Jimmy Carter. Yet, it’s precisely his 1978 decision to legalize home brewing that set the stage for today’s vibrant craft beer scene. By legitimizing a once[...]
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U.S. barley acreage hit lowest level since 1876 as demand from brewers sinks
Barley, once a staple in U.S. agricultural fields, is now struggling for attention. In 2024, its harvested acreage reached a low not seen since 1876. Factors like reduced livestock demand and changing beer industry needs have contributed to its decline. While farmers[...]
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Outdoor recreation advocates celebrate EXPLORE Act passing Senate
The nation’s great outdoors just got a big boost. The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the EXPLORE Act—decades in the making—promising to elevate our public lands experience. Think modernized campgrounds and better access to long-distance bike trails. This isn’t just about nature;[...]
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The bald eagle is officially America’s national bird, thanks to a Minnesotan
For centuries, the bald eagle has graced America’s most treasured symbols, but can you believe it only recently became the official national bird? Just in time for Christmas, President Biden signed a bill, backed by bipartisan support, to correct this historical oversight.[...]
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Twenty years after first proposed, NewRange still vying to build Minnesota’s first copper mine
The saga of Minnesota’s elusive copper-nickel mine is a tale of optimism marred by lengthy delays and legal battles. Since PolyMet Mining first presented its ambitious plan in 2005, the project has been ensnared in controversies and court rulings, with key permits[...]
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It is Time to Preserve the Remaining Wild
The Maah Daah Hey National Monument proposal seeks to protect about one tenth of the 1.1 million acres of the Little Missouri National Grasslands. A modest request to preserve our expansive Badlands. The proposal (found here) tells a more proportional story that [...]
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U.S. egg prices are still skyrocketing. Here’s what’s behind the surge
Egg prices are cracking records, and it’s no yolk. Wholesale prices in the Midwest soared to $5.57 per dozen, a staggering 150% jump from last year. This surge is driven by a rampant bird flu outbreak impacting laying hens, reducing the supply[...]
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Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
revivalist folk music. But by 1964 Dylan was building a much larger fanbase through performing and recording his own songs. Dylan presented a solo set, mixing material he had previously recorded with some new songs. Representatives from his label, Columbia Records, were[...]
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Legislation to Help Make Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library a Reality
The U.S. Senate has greenlit a pivotal step toward bringing the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to life, thanks to legislation championed by Senator John Hoeven. This bipartisan effort, inspired by the success of the Abraham Lincoln Library, empowers the Department of the[...]
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How a North Dakota court battle could bankrupt global titan of environmental activism
Nearly eight years after the tumultuous protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock, the conflict has evolved from the sprawling protests to the courtroom. Energy Transfer, the pipeline’s owner, squares off against environmental giant Greenpeace in what’s shaping up to[...]
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A nation exhausted: The neuroscience of why Americans are tuning out politics
“I am definitely not following the news anymore,” one patient told me when I asked about her political news consumption in the weeks before the 2024 U.S. presidential election. This conversation happened around the time I talked with a local TV channel[...]
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‘They don’t live where we live’: How communities hear each other in a divided country
Sometimes, stepping into someone else’s shoes means first knowing the stories stitched into your own. A fresh initiative by NPR unfolds these stitched narratives, bringing 30 small groups across the country into the conversation. These communities share what they wish others knew[...]
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How Are U.S. Students Doing in Math? About as Well as Their Parents Did in 1995
America’s math report card just hit our desks, and the news isn’t pretty. Two decades worth of progress in math scores unraveled, bringing us back to levels last seen when today’s students’ parents were in school. The pandemic’s disruption has been a[...]