In late 19th-century Florida, hunters pushed flamingos into functional extinction. But something changed over the last 25 years when hurricanes in the Caribbean chased them into the Everglades. Mark Strassmann reports. … [Read more...] about Why flamingos are returning to Florida
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Quinn Hughes adjusts to the Wild, seeks to find chemistry with new teammates on power play
The Wild are on a holiday break after a seven-game win streak ended with consecutive losses to Colorado and Nashville. … [Read more...] about Quinn Hughes adjusts to the Wild, seeks to find chemistry with new teammates on power play
There Are Plenty Of Minnesota Connections At the World Junior Championships
One of the world’s premier hockey events comes to the Twin Cities this week. The World Junior Ice Hockey Championships will take place at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul and 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, from Friday, December 26 to Monday, January 5. Ten teams, divided into two groups, wi… … [Read more...] about There Are Plenty Of Minnesota Connections At the World Junior Championships
Minnesota Wild Seeking To Add Top-Six Winger
Even after acquiring defenseman Quinn Hughes in a blockbuster trade, the Minnesota Wild don’t seem done adding to their roster. According to a recent update from The Fourth Period, the Wild are currently gauging the market for a top-six scoring winger. The only name mentioned in the article was Vancouver Canucks winger Kiefer Sherwood, whom Minnesota expressed interest in … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Seeking To Add Top-Six Winger
What Will Quinn Hughes’ Next Contract Look Like?
Now that the dust has settled on the Quinn Hughes trade to the Minnesota Wild and the superstar defenseman has settled into the Twin Cities, it’s fair to speculate about his future and whether it will include the Wild. Hughes is a little over 18 months away from becoming an unrestricted free agent. At a time when many superstars are taking the guaranteed money and staying put, … [Read more...] about What Will Quinn Hughes’ Next Contract Look Like?