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Appetites | Climate Cast

January 6, 2016 3:01 PM

MN beekeeper: Feds must tighten rules on insecticide-coated seeds

A federal lawsuit filed today seeks to force the EPA to label the seeds as a pesticide. The change would curb use of the pesticides that beekeepers say are inadvertently killing their colonies.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 6, 2016 1:54 PM

Appetites: The Twin Cities' appeal to big-city chefs

Minnesota Monthly editor Rachel Hutton spoke with Tom Crann about why some top chefs head to the Twin Cities to open restaurants.

by Tom Crann

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January 5, 2016 6:00 PM

Obama's action on guns may have little effect, in Minnesota and elsewhere

Even so, supporters of tougher gun laws welcome the president's decision to act on his own.

by Brandt Williams

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January 5, 2016 5:16 PM

Large state-run psychiatric hospital risks losing federal funds

Human Services Commissioner Emily Johnson Piper, who oversees the Anoka-Metro facility, said she recognizes the problems and is working on solutions, beginning with the personnel.

by Tom Crann and Riham Feshir

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January 5, 2016 2:12 PM

Hallberg's Picture of Health: Talking physical activity with your doctor

Dr. Jon Hallberg joined MPR News' Tom Crann to discuss why physical activity is so important and how to talk about it with your doctor.

by Tom Crann

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January 4, 2016 4:23 PM

New Duluth mayor's challenges: Build bridges, keep economy on track

Emily Larson today becomes the city's 39th leader. She hopes to build on Duluth's new economic growth and rising reputation for outdoor fun. She also knows plenty of challenges lie ahead.

by Dan Kraker

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January 4, 2016 1:30 PM

A Beautiful World: The ocean defenders

A group of California-based environmental activists are cleaning the sea floor -- one section at a time.

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December 31, 2015 12:12 PM

For 'Auld Lang Syne,' whatever that means

It's a song we sing every year around this time, without really knowing what it's about. For an explanation, we turned to our reporter from Scotland.

by Euan Kerr

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December 30, 2015 4:40 PM

Is 'Ferguson effect' making Minneapolis less safe?

Some say officers in Minneapolis and other parts of the country have become more cautious and less aggressive in the wake of high profile confrontations. Activists say they haven't seen it.

by Brandt Williams