Yes, that’s a turtle under the ice. And yes, it’s just fine.
Turtles can survive under frozen lakes through a metabolic slowdown called brumation.
November 30, 2025Turtles can survive under frozen lakes through a metabolic slowdown called brumation.
Fari kim November 30, 2025The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passpo…
Fari kim November 29, 2025Our favorite books in 2025 boast artificial intelligence, hapless “intelligence” agents and the towering intelligence o…
Fari kim November 29, 2025In celebration of Native American Heritage Day, the Wild produced a first-of-its-kind broadcast in conjunction with the…
Fari kim November 29, 2025Holidazzle was officially replaced by Winterapolis, which began with the lighting of a giant holiday tree in the IDS Ce…
Fari kim November 29, 2025For the Gophers, a victory over rival Wisconsin could be the difference between a postseason trip to New York or Phoeni…
Fari kim November 28, 2025An annual collection of Thanksgiving thoughts from the Minnesota Star Tribune’s opinion staff.
Fari kim November 27, 2025Thanksgiving is all about “home.” But homes and homeownership continue to slip away from Gen Z ― and a half-century loa…
Fari kim November 26, 2025Seattle grunge band Pearl Jam helped pay for the Two Harbors Youth Hockey Association’s new Zamboni.
Fari kim November 25, 2025The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program will no longer use race or gender as reasons to qualify. It affects over …
Fari kim November 24, 2025State of dating: As dating app fatigue rises, people looking for love in the Twin Cities seek out new ways to connect i…
Fari kim November 24, 2025In today’s newsletter: Developer Chad Tepley, investors Pamela York and Kathy Tune, bioscience innovator Stephanie Cull…
Fari kim November 24, 2025It’s tempting to argue that boom times are coming, but trade and economic uncertainty cloud the crystal ball.
Fari kim November 24, 2025An 1889 home in Northeast Minneapolis is in rough shape after years of vacancy. A proposal to demolish it incensed neig…
Fari kim November 23, 2025A society, and a fanbase, seeking instant gratification doesn’t mix well with a young Vikings quarterback who requires …
Fari kim November 23, 2025The state has held on to the BWCA land for decades, hoping to trade with the Feds for timberland.
Fari kim November 23, 2025If climate solutions don’t help people, they aren’t solutions after all.
Fari kim November 23, 2025A deeply disturbing suicide, allegedly encouraged by ChatGPT, illustrates the risks of unregulated artificial intellige…
Fari kim November 22, 2025Marketed as e-bikes, some overpowered models are illegal in Minnesota and considered a safety threat
Fari kim November 22, 2025David FitzSimmons has expensed at least $40,000 a year while serving in Republican Rep. Brad Finstad’s office, putting …
Fari kim November 22, 2025As some shelters battle rising pet abandonment, pet photography is a growing — and necessary — art.
Fari kim November 22, 2025Plus: U.S. strikes on Venezuelan boats, U-Fairview drama, votes on the Epstein files and more.
Fari kim November 21, 2025Wallstedt made 42 saves and Matt Boldy had the only goal of the shootout to fend off Carolina, which got two goals from…
Fari kim November 20, 2025San Juan, St. Martin and Los Cabos are among the getaways we’re dreaming of this winter. Plus: MSP finally gets the Bah…
Fari kim November 20, 2025In today’s newsletter: B. Kyle, Mike Logan, Dario Anselmo, Deanne Erpelding, Jess Olstad, Erika Nelson, Kurt Zellers, J…
Fari kim November 20, 2025In Minnesota, leaders of an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community enabled a child abuser by telling his victims that …
Fari kim November 20, 2025Authors are often called on to praise each other’s work. Can they be trusted?
Fari kim November 19, 2025Sales are on pace to outpace last year, but purchase orders were down in October and homes were on the market longer.…
Fari kim November 19, 2025Horrific shootings and explosive fraud bookended the prosecutor’s term as the onetime acting U.S. Attorney.
Fari kim November 12, 2025Several mayors called for city-level gun regulations after the Annunciation shooting, but St. Paul is the first to pass…
Fari kim November 12, 2025Since Minnesota’s 23-20 overtime victory over Michigan State on Nov. 1, P.J. Fleck has added seven players to his 2026 …
Fari kim November 12, 2025Wednesday marked the first day of the early signing period. Here’s where Division I- and II-bound athletes from Minneso…
Fari kim November 12, 2025There were seven people who received interviews, and the team tried to leave no stone unturned.
Fari kim November 11, 2025Hunting enthusiasts guide Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Zoë Jackson into the state tradition of deer hunting.
Fari kim November 10, 2025While opinions vary on the ethics of it, the issue shows how the rising costs of adulthood have seeped into how young p…
Fari kim November 09, 2025You just have to get past common misconceptions.
Fari kim November 08, 2025Plus: The Madeline Kingsbury Foundation, sloppy record-keeping in Gov. Tim Walz’s office, Tom Emmer’s mean streak and m…
Fari kim November 07, 2025The new musical’s stars and VIP attendees cut loose at the real-life club following Wednesday’s premiere at the State T…
Fari kim November 06, 2025The company betrayed its devoted customers, and they took their dollars elsewhere. But it’s not too late to recommit to…
Fari kim November 05, 2025Previous vote reallocation rounds offer clues as to how long it will take before a winner is declared.
Fari kim November 05, 2025Victors in several suburban races, from Bloomington to Lino Lakes, advanced different ideas for keeping life affordable…
Fari kim November 05, 2025Playing with the lead at Ford Field for the first time in four years helped the Vikings mitigate J.J. McCarthy’s risks …
Fari kim November 04, 2025According to the city, the Ice Garden draws 457,400 visitors per year, with 10,000 hours of ice time booked annually, i…
Fari kim November 03, 2025With Sunday’s showdown in Detroit a tipping point for the season, all the Vikings are asking of their young QB is, in h…
Fari kim November 02, 2025To listen to what’s said in Congress — and feel the threat — you’d think people actually don’t want health insurance.…
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