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Appetites | Climate Cast

More delays will keep West River Parkway closed until fall, at least
Cliff Swenson, design and construction director at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, said the site is very steep and and the flow of groundwater at the top has slowed the construction.
Archdiocese, Ramsey Co. agree to settle civil charges in priest child abuse case
Prosecutors and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis have agreed on a plan that would dismiss civil charges tied to the clergy sex abuse case of former priest Curtis Wehmeyer. Criminal charges against the archdiocese remain in place.
Minneapolis family questions FBI tactics after home raid
Adam Aded thought he'd done all he could to steer his son clear of federal investigations into ISIS and Twin Cities terror recruiting. Then an FBI SWAT team broke down his doors.
For teen-driven Minnesota bakery, expansion is icing on the cake
Cookie Cart began when a nun wanted to offer north Minneapolis youth an alternative to violence and drugs. The nonprofit bakery that gives kids real world experience plans a new site in St. Paul.
Art Hounds: Climbing Bedlam's 'Monkey Bar'
This week on Art Hounds we check out a fusion of Asian dance, ROCK4LOVE's battle of the bands for musicians of color, and "Monkey Bar" at Bedlam Lowertown.
Federal Reserve announces hike in short-term interest rates
After holding rates near zero for 7 years, the Fed approved a small increase Wednesday. While that step seems minor, the impact could be huge in 2016 as borrowing costs head up.
Will Waukesha's water needs open Great Lakes floodgates?
Waukesha, Wis., hopes to draw water from Lake Michigan to replace polluted wells. But Great Lakes governors, including Mark Dayton, must OK it. Critics warn it's a dangerous precedent in a thirsty world.
Appetites: Cookie baking tips from Lynne Rossetto Kasper
It's cookie baking season. While time-honored classics are great, Splendid Table host Lynne Rossetto Kasper has some tips to make your holiday treats even better.