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Appetites | Climate Cast

How climate is changing the apples you buy

How climate is changing the apples you buy

The director of research at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and a member of the Minnesota Apple Breeding Program explain how climate change is affecting apple horticulture.
by Ben Cathey, Ben Revier and Brent Jabbour

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Minnesota DNR firefighters union says pay issues leading to burnout

Minnesota DNR firefighters union says pay issues leading to burnout

Contract issues tied to time off, compensation and overtime pay are leading firefighters to “push through fatigue, to push through burnout, to keep working to protect your income,” Meg Eiting, a DNR firefighter and union representative, told MPR News.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

Detroit Lakes banned rainbows in school. But they’re still up, for now

The Detroit Lakes School Board voted to remove rainbows from district schools this summer, angering many in the community and sowing confusion over its legality and implementation. This week, the board is discussing a revised resolution.
by Harshawn Ratanpal

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Hotel gardener shares what it takes to keep plants looking good

Hotel gardener shares what it takes to keep plants looking good

Robyn Wefel has been the gardener at the landmark St. Paul Hotel for 14 years. She’s the third person to hold the position since the garden was built in 1994.
by Phineas Pope

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After rough skies, monarch butterfly population on the rise

After rough skies, monarch butterfly population on the rise

In recent years there have been concerns about whether the monarch butterfly was a threatened species. Thanks to good weather, and an increase in their food, the pollinator’s numbers increased in 2026.
by Brent Jabbour and Clay Masters

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Minnesota DNR ends Twin Metals lease for land near Boundary Waters

Minnesota DNR ends Twin Metals lease for land near Boundary Waters

James Coleman, a University of Minnesota professor with expertise in energy law, explains the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources decision to cancel a Twin Metals mineral lease for a site located near the Boundary Waters.
by Clay Masters and Ben Revier

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Mild winter and dry spring give pheasant population a boost

Mild winter and dry spring give pheasant population a boost

The pheasant population in Minnesota is on the rise. MPR News host Clay Masters talks with with a DNR senior wildlife research biologist about trend, and what people can expect with the upcoming hutting season.
by Clay Masters and Matthew Alvarez

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