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Appetites | Climate Cast

Local Yemeni-American comedian about to hit the big time

Local Yemeni-American comedian about to hit the big time

When a local Yemeni-American ventured on to the Twin Cities comedy circuit, it was uncharted and, at times, unwelcoming territory for an Arab-American. Now he's poised for his national cable TV debut tonight, likely a first for a Yemeni-American entertainer.
by Emma Sapong

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Many Minnesota Democrats sad, angry over Franken's departure

Many Minnesota Democrats sad, angry over Franken's departure

Democrats in Duluth and northeast Minnesota were critical to Al Franken's razor-thin victory in 2008 in his first election to be a U.S. Senator. Now, for many in Duluth and across the state, it's hard to see him leave.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: Interact Theater provides a 'Feast of Fools'

Art Hounds: Interact Theater provides a 'Feast of Fools'

The Art Hounds recommend a play about fools in power, an exhibition of landscape paintings and "Cloth," a play about the politics of women's clothing.
by Marianne Combs

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Appetites: What makes good comfort food?

Appetites: What makes good comfort food?

With the cold weather upon us, now is the time of year Minnesotans turn to comfort food to help fight off the winter chill. Cook book author Teresa Marrone has some suggestions on dishes that will help you stay warm.
by Steven John

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Sen. Al Franken will resign, Democratic official says

Sen. Al Franken will resign, Democratic official says

A Democratic official who has spoken to Al Franken and key aides says Franken will resign his Minnesota Senate seat on Thursday.
by Brian Bakst

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Latest budget forecast tips Minnesota into the red

Latest budget forecast tips Minnesota into the red

The numbers are grim news headed into Gov. Mark Dayton's last year in office after years of budget surpluses, and the outlook is clouded by pending tax changes coming out of Washington.
by Tim Pugmire and Brian Bakst

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A conversation with the first woman on the Minnesota Supreme Court

A conversation with the first woman on the Minnesota Supreme Court

Rosalie Wahl goes down in history as the first woman to serve on the Minnesota Supreme Court. In a 1995 interview for the Voices of Minnesota series, she explained how she couldn't have done it without the support of her fellow women.
by Jim Bickal

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I-694 could stay closed through the weekend in Oakdale

I-694 could stay closed through the weekend in Oakdale

The water main break that closed Interstate 694 on Sunday could take until Friday to repair, and it may take several more days to fix the roadway, perhaps until Monday.
by Tim Nelson

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Veteran: What Franken did was wrong 'but I do forgive him'

Veteran: What Franken did was wrong 'but I do forgive him'

An Ohio military veteran who has alleged Sen. Al Franken touched her inappropriately while they were taking a photo together in Kuwait in 2003, said she'd speak with ethics committee investigators if asked. "I'm speaking out because what he did was wrong," she said.
by Tom Crann and Peter Cox

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In Keillor scandal, MPR brass has stayed largely mum

In Keillor scandal, MPR brass has stayed largely mum

In emails to news organizations, the former Prairie Home host told his side of the story. MPR declined to do the same.
by Laura Yuen

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