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Appetites | Climate Cast

Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes

Scientists look for cause of spike in swimmer’s itch plaguing Minnesota lakes

The itchy red rash is caused by tiny parasites in the water that can burrow into human skin. Researchers are looking at whether certain waterfowl, invasive species or warming lakes could be factors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Changes in Atlantic Ocean current may be sign of climate tipping point, scientist says

Changes in Atlantic Ocean current may be sign of climate tipping point, scientist says

MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner continues his conversation with John Abraham about warming ocean temperatures and what shifting ocean currents could mean for the climate.
by Paul Huttner and Matthew Alvarez

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Mexico City native discovers lefse, the ‘tortilla of the north,’ in Fargo-Moorhead

Mexico City native discovers lefse, the ‘tortilla of the north,’ in Fargo-Moorhead

For this week’s Appetites, we head to the Fargo-Moorhead area to the country’s largest and oldest lefse bakery, Freddy’s Lefse and Nordic Kitchen in West Fargo, N.D.
by Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval and Brandt Williams

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MN Shortlist, Sept. 19-25: Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden and more

MN Shortlist, Sept. 19-25: Trixie Mattel at Avant Garden and more

Minnesota Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended arts events from MPR News, this week including dance from Ananya Dance Theatre, French literature and crop art at Farm Aid.
by Jacob Aloi, Anika Besst, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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From Italy to Powderhorn, the American Porch (and PorchFest) endures

From Italy to Powderhorn, the American Porch (and PorchFest) endures

At the 2025 Venice Biennale, Minneapolis designers Ross Altheimer and Maura Rockcastle unveiled a massive porch at the U.S. Pavilion as a symbol of community and togetherness, echoing local Minnesota PorchFests like Powderhorn’s, where porches become neighborhood stages for music, food and connection.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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Art Hounds: Two retrospectives and a comedic cabaret

Art Hounds: Two retrospectives and a comedic cabaret

This week, Art Hounds highlight a pair of retrospectives celebrating Minnesota artists and a name-themed musical comedy in St. Paul.
by Emily Bright

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Minneapolis man admits starting 2023 mosque fires

Minneapolis man admits starting 2023 mosque fires

Jackie Rahm Little, who has a history of severe mental illness, appeared in court after a federal judge determined that the 38-year-old was competent to proceed following treatment.  
by Matt Sepic

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