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May 7, 2018 4:34 PM

Senate votes to ease regulations to help child care providers

Three bills aimed at stemming the loss of child care providers in Minnesota passed the state Senate on Monday. They're an attempt to walk a delicate line: Ease the regulatory structure that has led some providers to leave the business without relaxing rules so much that child safety is at risk.

by Brian Bakst

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May 7, 2018 2:02 PM

Army eyes Minneapolis for tech command center

The U.S. Army has told Minneapolis leaders it's looking for a deep bench of engineering and tech professionals as it seeks a headquarters for its Army Futures Command, an operation that could bring 500 jobs.

by Catharine Richert

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May 4, 2018 4:00 AM

Arts venues try to make visits easier for people troubled by bright lights, noise

So-called "sensory friendly" concerts and museum hours aim to open the arts to people who are especially sensitive to crowds, lights or loud sounds.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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May 3, 2018 2:30 PM

Emergency school aid may only be Band-Aid for long-term funding gaps

Schools say Dayton's proposed $126 per student funding increase won't prevent all cuts.

by Kirsti Marohn

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May 3, 2018 1:13 PM

The case for climate reparations

We're taking on some big topics in this week's show, including this question: As climate-related losses mount, who pays for the growing costs?

by Paul Huttner

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May 3, 2018 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A stained-glass tractor in Montevideo

Plus, the Art Hounds recommend drawings by George Morrison and music by the Copper Street Brass Quintet.

by Marianne Combs

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May 1, 2018 3:43 PM

E. coli: Why you had to throw out that romaine lettuce

E. coli is actually the most common bacteria found in our guts, but a particularly nasty strain of it recently spread across the country via romaine lettuce. Here's what you need to know about the outbreak and the bacteria.

by Tom Crann