Beef prices are climbing, but so are cattle weights—and that’s no coincidence. With herd numbers at a 73-year low, ranchers are leaning into genetics and economics to breed heavier cows that can fill the gap. The result? More marbled meat and higher[...]
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Trump throws the sugar industry a fresh lifeline with new restriction on imports
Sugar policy has long been a balancing act in the U.S., but this week the Trump administration tipped the scales firmly toward domestic producers. New restrictions will block some specialty sugar imports, part of a broader push to shield American farmers from[...]
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Brandon’s Riverbank Discovery Centre: shaping the future of Westman Tourism
A curious black bear has taken up residence—bronze, lifelike, and perfectly at home—at the Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre’s growing sculpture garden. This newest addition is part of a broader effort to make the Riverbank a destination worth lingering in, not just passing[...]
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney to meet with Incident Response Group to discuss the wildfire situation
Canada’s wildfire season is once again forcing thousands from their homes, and today Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling together key leaders to confront the crisis. Communities in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are under evacuation orders for the second time this summer, while[...]
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Warming rivers prompt fishing restrictions in western Montana
Montana’s iconic rivers are feeling the strain this summer, and so are anglers. With drought deepening and water temperatures rising, officials have imposed early restrictions and closures across nearly two dozen rivers to protect vulnerable trout populations. These “hoot owl” closures, which[...]
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New $6M fire hall opens in Killdeer, enhancing rural emergency response
Dunn County residents turned out last month to see their new West Dunn Fire Hall in Killdeer, a $6 million project completed under budget. The station includes larger garage bays, gear storage, office space, upgraded living quarters, and an indoor training area[...]
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Community air monitors give Detroiters new power against pollution
In parts of Detroit, residents aren’t just worried about potholes — they’re worried about the air they breathe. A concrete plant in the Cadillac Heights neighborhood has stirred up dust, truck traffic, and serious health concerns, with air monitors showing pollution levels[...]
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Largest grain terminal in the Duluth-Superior port set to close
Fewer salties will be making their way through Duluth-Superior this fall, as CHS Inc. shutters its massive grain terminal in Superior, Wisconsin, by the end of August. For decades, this terminal loaded grain—especially durum wheat—for shipment across the Atlantic to Europe and[...]
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Science Museum of Minnesota lays off 43 people, downsizes by $7 million
The Science Museum of Minnesota is cutting 43 full-time positions—13% of its staff—and trimming $7 million from its $38 million budget as attendance continues to lag nearly 30% below pre-pandemic levels. The restructuring eliminates entire departments, including access and equity and program[...]
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Watch: ‘Ball Lightning’ Caught on Film After Storm in Canada
A Canadian couple recently caught a rare and mysterious sight on camera: a glowing blue orb hovering after a lightning strike near their home. Lasting about a minute before vanishing with a pop, the phenomenon may be a glimpse of elusive “ball[...]
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Trump threatens a 35% tariff on Canada — and a blanket import tax on everyone else
Trade tensions are heating up again — this time with Canada squarely in the spotlight. President Donald Trump has threatened a steep 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1 unless Ottawa agrees to his trade demands, with hints that broader tariffs[...]
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Defunct oil wells are a national problem. Finding them is the first step
Scattered across backyards, forests, and farmlands are the quiet remnants of America’s oil past—forgotten wells that leak gas and toxins into the air and water. They’re called orphan wells, and while over 100,000 have been found, experts say the real number could[...]
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Hospitality businesses see fewer customers and higher costs across Minnesota
As Minnesota’s summer season hits its stride, hospitality businesses are facing stormy skies instead of clear sailing. A new survey from the Minneapolis Fed reveals that rising costs, cautious customers, and a wave of cancellations are leaving hotels, restaurants, and resorts in[...]