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Appetites | Climate Cast

July 15, 2019 5:08 PM

With Agate Days, Moose Lake polishes image of the state gem

An estimated 3,000 people came for the 50th anniversary of the festival.

by Megan Burks

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July 12, 2019 4:44 PM

Health officials: Illnesses connected to Lake Minnetonka on July 4 still a mystery

Nearly 200 people reported vomiting and diarrhea after boating near a popular gathering spot on Lake Minnetonka after July Fourth, but health officials say there's no ongoing threat to the general public.

by Matt Sepic

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July 11, 2019 12:50 PM

Appetites: Tap water can make or break a taste

Tom Crann brought in two people with highly developed taste buds to talk more about our relationship with tap water.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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July 11, 2019 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A dog's tale of love and grief

Plus, Art Hounds recommend the Vintage Band Festival in Northfield and "Holding On: Unexpected Stories of World War II" in Minneapolis.

by Marianne Combs

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July 10, 2019 2:35 PM

Beach closed? Blame it on the rain

Several beaches around the Twin Cities metro are closed because bacterial contamination poses a health risk for swimmers.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 9, 2019 3:30 PM

Numbers suggest progress on opioid fight

State health officials say new data suggest progress is being made in the opioid epidemic with preliminary numbers released Tuesday showing a significant drop in opioid overdose deaths from 2017 to 2018.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 9, 2019 2:23 PM

Ramsey County deputies to wear body cameras by summer's end

Ramsey County sheriff's deputies will start wearing body cameras by the end of this summer, according to Sheriff Bob Fletcher. The sheriff said his office will not share body camera video with ICE.

by Brandt Williams

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July 8, 2019 1:30 PM

Medaria Arradondo looks back on 2 years as MPD chief

Two years after becoming chief of the Minneapolis Police Department, Medaria Arradondo spoke with Brandt Williams about his performance and his priorities.

by Brandt Williams and Simone Cazares

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July 8, 2019 6:24 AM

On hot days, thrill-seekers flock to Stearns County's Quarry Park

The Travel Channel named Quarry Park to its list of top 10 swimming holes in the United States in 2016. The park is also popular in the summer for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, scuba diving and geocaching.

by Kirsti Marohn