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Appetites | Climate Cast

March 1, 2017 5:34 PM

Appetites: Finding those elusive international ingredients and spices

If you're seeking out a hard-to-find taste of home or just broadening your food culture, ethnic grocery stores are essential.

by MPR News Staff

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March 1, 2017 5:11 PM

Minnesota gun permits spiked in 2016

Sheriff's departments reported granting 71,156 permits to carry firearms last year, a nearly 60 percent increase over the number issued in 2015. Some observers cite mass shootings and presidential politics as reasons why.

by Brandt Williams

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March 1, 2017 3:59 PM

Real ID bill hung up again over immigrant driver's licenses

Minnesota is one of the few remaining states that has not upgraded its licenses to conform to stricter federal standards. People could have trouble boarding flights at airports and getting into federal buildings as of next January.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 28, 2017 4:13 PM

'Lincoln in the Bardo' sets president among the dead

George Saunders' novel opens with Lincoln visiting his dead son, in a crypt.

by Euan Kerr

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February 28, 2017 8:00 AM

A cautionary tale of a governor switcheroo

When Gov. Mark Dayton was asked about speculation that he might resign before his term ends, he referred to this story from 40 years ago.

by Cody Nelson

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February 27, 2017 4:38 PM

Dayton administration pushes ambitious renewable energy mandate

Minnesota would have to generate half its electricity from renewables by 2030 under a mandate proposed today by the Dayton administration, a doubling of the state's current renewable standard.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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February 27, 2017 4:16 PM

Fifth-graders turn classroom into a trout fishery

The kids have raised hundreds of trout from eggs, and plan to release them in the spring.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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February 24, 2017 4:00 AM

Mentorship day shows Hmong students world of possibility

Hundreds of young people came together to meet and learn about Hmong-American professional people.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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February 23, 2017 4:25 PM

Democrats debate whether to fight Trump's persona, or his ideas

Democratic Party leaders are torn about whether their attempted comeback should be about taking on Republican President Trump personally or keeping the focus largely on his policies.

by Brian Bakst