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March 7, 2017 12:00 AM

How the U.S.-Mexico border was created, changed and enforced

Historian Rachel St. John gives some context for the deepening controversy over the sovereignty of the US borders, in particular the border with Mexico.

by MPR News Staff

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March 6, 2017 4:28 PM

Voters await economic revival in a part of pro-Trump America

This rural Wisconsin county lent Donald Trump 3,844 votes toward his win. More came from formerly blue counties to the north and to the south, and on and on.

by Associated Press

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March 6, 2017 11:37 AM

What if there's no affordable insurance to buy?

Exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act were designed to give customers a chance to shop for coverage and then buy a plan, most with help from tax credits. But insurers in many markets have been pulling back from the exchanges after losing money.

by Associated Press

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March 6, 2017 6:51 AM

Christians turn to podcasts to say things they can't say in church

Toby Morrell and Mike McHargue are among a seemingly growing trend of ex-pastors, musicians and authors who are bucking Christian theology through podcasts.

by Michel Martin and Scott Greenstone

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March 5, 2017 10:38 AM

U.S. officials to hold meeting on Alberta Clipper pipeline

State Department officials will hold the only public meeting on a draft environmental review for the final segment of Enbridge Energy's project, which carries Canadian tar sands oil across northern Minnesota to Superior, Wisconsin.

by Associated Press

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March 3, 2017 12:31 PM

Metal shredding operation to pay pollution fine, leave Minneapolis

Northern Metal Recycling has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle pollution allegations and leave north Minneapolis, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said Friday. The company will move to Becker, Minn. in 2019.

by MPR News Staff

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March 3, 2017 8:23 AM

How are you? On this podcast, the answer is: 'Terrible, Thanks For Asking'

Host Nora McInerny isn't interested in small talk. When someone asks "How are you?" is the answer really "I'm fine"? Her show explores death, loss and trauma -- and yet somehow is still full of laughs.

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March 3, 2017 5:47 AM

MN House votes to block minimum wage, sick time moves in Mpls. and St. Paul

The state Senate has a different version of the bill. The Republican author of the bill suggests there's room for compromise with Democrats over some protections for workers.

by Tim Nelson

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March 3, 2017 12:00 AM

Common ground on climate change? Some in GOP say yes

Republicans need to accept the effects of regulations on the economy and Democrats must be pragmatic about working with businesses toward solutions, three GOP analysts said in a discussion airing recently on MPR News.

by MPR News Staff