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Appetites | Climate Cast

Water rising again in White Bear Lake, but will it stay?

Water rising again in White Bear Lake, but will it stay?

Water levels in the northeast Twin Cities lake seem to be on the upswing. Some locals, though, still want state lawmakers' support for a new water supply system.
by Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: Woody Guthrie and the funniest people

Art Hounds: Woody Guthrie and the funniest people

This week Art Hounds lead us to a five-hour dance performance, the funniest stand-up comedy and an exploration of the life and music of Woody Guthrie.
by Marianne Combs

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Alleged risk to BWCA roils PolyMet mine proposal

Alleged risk to BWCA roils PolyMet mine proposal

A panel representing tribes has suggested that polluted water from the mine could flow toward the protected wilderness, instead of away from it.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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On new Duluth bus, next stop is the grocery store

On new Duluth bus, next stop is the grocery store

The weekly service is part of a nationwide trend toward bringing healthy food options into areas without stores of their own.
by Dan Kraker

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Appetites: Sampling Minnesota wines at the State Fair

Appetites: Sampling Minnesota wines at the State Fair

Fried food and cold beer is a classic State Fair combo. But the Minnesota Wine Country booth is there to let fairgoers know that the state makes some good wines too.
by Krystyna Pease

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Faces of the Fair: Blue Barn

Faces of the Fair: Blue Barn

The 1,800-square-foot, two-story, big blue barn is a 24/7 operation for the 12 days of the fair. When the employees aren't making food and serving customers, they're taking deliveries and prepping for the next day's customers.
by Tim Nelson

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Many Minnesota schools show progress closing achievement gap

Many Minnesota schools show progress closing achievement gap

Nearly two-thirds of Minnesota schools are on track to lower achievement gaps in reading and math 50 percent by 2017, the Minnesota Department of Education said Tuesday as it released new data.
by Tim Post

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Hallberg's Picture of Health: How much water should you drink?

Hallberg's Picture of Health: How much water should you drink?

Many of us have heard the recommendation to drink eight glasses of water a day, but a recent New York Times article says that's simply not true.

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To artist, towering subject matter drives Dylan mural

To artist, towering subject matter drives Dylan mural

At work on a five-story painting, the renowned Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra says Bob Dylan is a "very respected" figure in his country.
by Euan Kerr

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Bees feel the squeeze as cropland consumes habitat

Bees feel the squeeze as cropland consumes habitat

North Dakota and Minnesota researchers studying Midwest bee health and land use say a shifting agricultural landscape is making it harder for bees to find enough food.
by Dan Gunderson

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