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DNR: Mille Lacs walleye catch-release only; no live bait

There will be no walleye keepers this spring on Lake Mille Lacs. In a stunning move, state conservation officials on Monday banned keeping walleye to try and boost the lake's struggling fishery. | Earlier: Mille Lacs walleye decline may spell trouble for DNR, too

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Castro urges Obama to lift limits on Cuba in Havana meeting

President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro agreed that there are still deep fissures between the two countries, including on human rights issues. But bilateral talks will continue, they promised. | The U.S. and Cuba: A brief history of a complicated relationship

In Minneapolis, bellying up for ... tap water

The concept, developed by two Minnesota artists, started as pop-ups across the country, ranging from an event at a North Carolina artists' space to a waterfront fundraiser in Chicago.

Warm weather brings Minnesota bears out early, DNR warns

State conservation officials say they're already getting bear calls because of the early spring. They're urging Minnesotans who live near bear territory to check their property for food sources that could attract the critters. | Environment


 
 

Asleep at the wheel? Study shows danger of truckers' untreated apnea

Truckers who fail to maintain their sleep apnea treatments have a fivefold increase in the risk of serious, preventable crashes, a new report from the University of Minnesota Morris shows.

For Trump, AIPAC speech provides foreign policy test

Donald Trump's address to the pro-Israel group is a chance to try to put contradictory and controversial statements on Israel policy in the past. | Election 2016

How being busy became a badge of honor

How busy is your day? Ann Burnett, a professor at North Dakota State University, studies the modern fast-paced lifestyle.

An upside to climate change? Better French wine

Global warming has made conditions historically associated with great wines more frequent in Bordeaux and Burgundy, a study finds. But things look less bright for California vineyards. | Climate Change

'The West Wing Weekly' podcast promises to break down every episode

Joshua Malina, who played Will Bailey on the show, and Hrishikesh Hirway plan to take a deep dive into the critically acclaimed series. | Arts & Culture

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