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Appetites | Climate Cast

Police, community respond to weekend gunfire

An outburst of gun violence in the Twin Cities has claimed five lives over a three-day period. However, it appears that both cities are seeing a decrease in violent deaths.
by Brandt Williams

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State cracking down on education loan defaults

State cracking down on education loan defaults

The state's SELF loan program may have some small changes coming that could, in the future, limit who is eligible for these students loans.
by Peter Cox

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Emmer, McCollum weigh in on opening forests near Boundary Waters to mining exploration

Emmer, McCollum weigh in on opening forests near Boundary Waters to mining exploration

Two of Minnesota's congressional members are taking opposing views on the Trump administration clearing the way for mining exploration in the Superior National Forest, within the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Appetites: All Square serves up grilled cheese with a cause

Appetites: All Square serves up grilled cheese with a cause

A new Minneapolis restaurant will help give a chance to former convicts who have done their time.
by Tom Crann

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Is the American desert shifting east?

Is the American desert shifting east?

A new study suggest climate change is expanding the desert eastward. Plus, a climate voice and a trip to the Arctic.
by Paul Huttner

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In Minnesota's Bonanza Valley, DNR gauges water use as farmers watch

In Minnesota's Bonanza Valley, DNR gauges water use as farmers watch

For nine years, the Department of Natural Resources has been gathering data about water in the Bonanza Valley in west-central Minnesota, where an increase in irrigation has led to concerns about the long-term impact on the groundwater.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Crookston grad's app links old-world banking, new-world tech

Crookston grad's app links old-world banking, new-world tech

Wemimo Abbey remembers the challenges of managing his finances when he came from Nigeria to the University of Minnesota Crookston. Now an entrepreneur, he hopes to ease that path for others with a modern app grounded in an ancient savings practice.
by Leezel Tanglao

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