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Simply Science: Science Apps

8:16 PM, Jan 3, 2013

Science and technology go together well, so it's no wonder here are plenty of free apps available that teach and explore the world of science.

Simply Science: Minnesota Zoo uses unique methods to keep animals healthy, happy

12:13 PM, Dec 31, 2012

Keeping zoo animals healthy and happy is a daily task for staff at the Minnesota Zoo and those executing that responsibility are using some unique methods to do it.

Simply Science: Winter Solstice

7:59 PM, Dec 20, 2012

The Winter Solstice is just a minute in time that happens at the same time for everyone north of the equator and it's all about the earth's 23.5° tilt.

Simply Science: Making snow at Buck Hill

9:11 PM, Dec 13, 2012

When skiers and snowboarders hit the slopes, they're probably not thinking about how the snow got there.  But there is science behind the snow-making, and at Buck Hill, it's in overdrive.

Simply Science: Anamorphosis

7:36 PM, Dec 6, 2012

Known as anamorphosis, some drawings appear distorted or deformed unless one views them from a specific angle or vantage point. Artists use angles and ratios to make the objects appear three dimensional.

Simply Science: Kids put science, math to use at Leonardo's Basement

8:40 PM, Nov 29, 2012

Kids are doing some pretty amazing things at Leonardo's Basement in South Minneapolis by putting math and science to use.

Simply Science: U of M study examines sugar cravings

9:37 PM, Nov 22, 2012

If that last piece of pie goes missing by morning, who do you blame?

Simply Science: The Pursuit of 300

7:45 PM, Nov 8, 2012

Brothers Matt and Luke Lantz are in "The Pursuit of 300," as in 300 bushels of corn per acre, which is a big increase from the 180 they average currently.

Simply Science: Composting at Saint Cloud Hospital

7:06 PM, Nov 1, 2012

At Saint Cloud Hospital, no food goes to waste. What starts as leftover macaroni, banana peels and brown lettuce leaves, eventually ends up as compost.

Simply Science: The Big Weather Experience

6:04 PM, Oct 18, 2012

They survived the north Minneapolis tornado nearly a year and a half ago and recently fifth graders from Noble Academy paid a visit to the Science Museum of Minnesota to learn more about twisters and other severe weather.

2-year-old missing from Elk River campground

Officers with the Sherburne County Sheriff's Department are searching the Wapiti Park Campground in Elk River for missing 2-year-old Daisy Jo Holland.

11:38 AM, May 25, 2013

Police: Roseville sex assault suspect turns himself in

A sexual assault suspect turned himself into police Friday night after a Washington County Sheriff's chaplain recognized the suspect on an online story at kare11.com.

1:32 PM, May 25, 2013

Grieving mom hopes her tragic loss prevents other towing accidents

Kristi Cox recalls finding out about the death of her husband and daughter, "I just fell to the ground. All the air just left me."

7:24 PM, May 24, 2013

Body found in Mississippi River near Ford Dam

Crews are working to recover a body that was spotted in the Mississippi River near the Ford Dam in St. Paul Friday.

11:55 AM, May 25, 2013

Multi-car crash shuts down I-35W in Bloomington

Traffic is finally moving again hours after more than a half-dozen people were transported to area hospitals following a pileup on I-35W in Bloomington Friday afternoon.

5:20 PM, May 24, 2013

Minneapolis/St. Paul metro weather forecast

Skies will remain mostly cloudy tonight.  However, rain is not expected.  Temperatures are going to fall into the lower 50s with southeast winds at 10 to 15 mph.

6:18 PM, May 25, 2013

7 injured in Missouri train collision

At least seven people were injured when two freight trains collided in southeast Missouri early Saturday morning.

11:25 AM, May 25, 2013

Family, friends gather to honor Zach Sobiech, while 'Clouds' continues to soar

On a day when there wasn't a cloud in the sky above Stillwater, hundreds gathered to celebrate the life of a young man whose music continues to soar in the charts.

7:58 AM, May 24, 2013

New cause for ex-radical Olson

Sara Jane Olson, the Minnesota woman who served seven years in prison for her involvement in high-profile 1970s radicalism, is edging back into public life.

2:00 PM, May 25, 2013

Missing boy found in Minnesota 19 years after abduction

An Indiana woman whose son was abducted 19 years ago was "jumping up and down" after learning he'd been located in Minnesota living under a different name.

9:53 AM, Jan 11, 2013

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