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Appetites | Climate Cast

PolyMet gets Minnesota's OK to proceed on massive copper mine

PolyMet gets Minnesota's OK to proceed on massive copper mine

The state Department of Natural Resources said Thursday it gave its final blessing to the complex environmental analysis of the PolyMet mine, paving the way for the company to begin applying for permits.
by Dan Kraker

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From the archives: 'Sweet Lou' Snider in 1996

In 1996, MPR News profiled piano bar singer "Sweet Lou" Snider, who died recently at 81.

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Art Hounds: Superheroes, Guerilla Girls and ceramics

Art Hounds: Superheroes, Guerilla Girls and ceramics

This week on Art Hounds: Guerrilla Girls wrap up their Twin Cities takeover, and "The Averagers!" spoof The Avengers.
by Marianne Combs

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Long lines, confusion soured the caucuses for some

Long lines, confusion soured the caucuses for some

The parties were pleased with the high turnout, but some attendees found the process frustrating.
by Jon Collins

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Appetites: The Blood and Sand cocktail

Appetites: The Blood and Sand cocktail

Now is the perfect time to enjoy this underrated seasonal cocktail.
by Tom Crann

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Bob Dylan's vast archive finds a home in Oklahoma

Bob Dylan's vast archive finds a home in Oklahoma

The archive includes everything from song drafts to personal correspondence to multimedia. Curator Michael Chaiken spoke with MPR News about the collection as well as future plans for exhibits.
by Tom Crann

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Caucus system, no ground game cost Trump in Minnesota

Caucus system, no ground game cost Trump in Minnesota

Minnesota stood out on Super Tuesday as the only win for Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio and the only third-place finish for businessman Donald Trump. How did that happen?
by Brian Bakst

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Solar gardens: Minnesota attorney general pursues complaints

Solar gardens: Minnesota attorney general pursues complaints

Solar gardens are expanding quickly in Minnesota and the attorney general's office is responding to more consumer complaints and confusion.
by John Enger

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MN child care providers reject union effort

The vote, among providers who receive government subsidies, opposed unionization by more than 2-1.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Forum aims to bridge cultural divide in St. Cloud

Forum aims to bridge cultural divide in St. Cloud

To a number of outspoken neighbors, the community is stronger than some media reports suggest.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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