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At rural MN hospitals, deaf people struggle for interpreters

At rural MN hospitals, deaf people struggle for interpreters

Hospitals are required to provide effective communication for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, including the family members and companions of patients. But many say that doesn't always happen in Minnesota, especially in rural parts of the state.
by Dan Kraker

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Robert Siegel and a career of memorable moments

Robert Siegel and a career of memorable moments

After 30 years as host of All Things Considered, Robert Siegel is retiring. MPR News ATC host Tom Crann recently sat down with Siegel to talk about his work over the past few decades.
by Tom Crann

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GOP's tax overhaul has some rushing to pay taxes early

GOP's tax overhaul has some rushing to pay taxes early

Hennepin County took in over $4 million in early tax payments Thursday. County auditor and treasurer Mark Chapin says he's never seen such enthusiastic, happy taxpayers.
by Martin Moylan

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Tangled details of sheriff's residency at center of spat in Ramsey County

Tangled details of sheriff's residency at center of spat in Ramsey County

Former longtime sheriff Bob Fletcher claims Jack Serier didn't live in Ramsey County when he was appointed sheriff last January. Serier disputes that and offers up documents of evidence.
by Tim Nelson

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Can lieutenant gov. keep Senate seat? AG's view sets stage for suit

Can lieutenant gov. keep Senate seat? AG's view sets stage for suit

Attorney General Lori Swanson's opinion says there's a good legal case Michelle Fischbach can't remain a state senator if she moves into the lieutenant governor's job.
by Brian Bakst

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The industry of climate change denial, and a warm Alaskan winter

The industry of climate change denial, and a warm Alaskan winter

We're tackling climate change denial this week on Climate Cast. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner talks to three expert researchers who study many facets of the so-called climate change denial industry. Plus, we'll hear on some extra warm temperatures in the northernmost city in the country.
by Paul Huttner

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The McNally Smith shutdown: 6 questions and answers on the school's finances

The McNally Smith shutdown: 6 questions and answers on the school's finances

The expected shutdown of the McNally Smith College of Music caught students, faculty, staff and many others by surprise, and has left them wondering about payrolls that haven't been met, advance tuition payments that have been made and other financial matters.
by Martin Moylan

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Tax changes will leave Minnesota lawmakers with a big job

Tax changes will leave Minnesota lawmakers with a big job

With final congressional action underway on a massive overhaul of the federal tax code, Minnesota lawmakers are beginning to look at ways to make similar changes here.
by Tim Pugmire

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Vikings clinch, so now what? 8 things to know

Vikings clinch, so now what? 8 things to know

The Minnesota Vikings are a lock for the NFL playoffs with a chance to be the first team to play a Super Bowl in its hometown. But lots of questions remain. We tried to answer a few.
by Phil Picardi

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