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Appetites | Climate Cast

Appetites: The case for goat meat
Author and chef Beth Dooley says goat is the most popular meat throughout the world, and it's the most sustainable.
In battle to keep lead from water, St. Paul digs deep
The city's ambitious plan to get rid of thousands of lead service lines isn't a perfect solution to removing lead from drinking water, but it's progress.
Abuse victims' attorneys say Twin Cities archdiocese is sitting on $1.7 billion
"What has been happening in this bankruptcy is a serious and sinister scheme to hide, to conceal their true net worth. And not have to account to the survivors," said abuse victims' attorney Jeff Anderson. The church says the allegations aren't true.
Dogs as sentinels: Blue-green algae brings toxic mystery to Minnesota waters
Across Minnesota each summer, sky-blue waters transform into pea-green soup, a sign of possible toxins. It's happening more often -- and farther north -- than ever before, suggesting that climate change is a key player.
Delta adding workers to cut MSP security wait times
The new workers will relieve TSA workers of routine tasks such as such as moving the storage bins that travelers put their possessions in. They won't perform actual security related functions, like checking IDs or screening passengers.
From septics to sewers on Rainy Lake's south shore
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency estimates that one in every five of the state's half-million septic systems is failing. Leaking sewage takes a heavy environmental toll, but across most of the state, it's an invisible problem.
Madelia finds a path out of the fire
A February explosion and fire tore through downtown Madelia, searing the lives of many families. This spring, though, there is new construction, and hope.
Auditor: University of Minnesota human research reforms on track
A year after issuing a stinging criticism of how University of Minnesota researchers dealt with human test subjects, Minnesota's legislative auditor says the U's policy changes appear to be ambitious and far-reaching.