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August 12, 2015 3:25 PM

Meow-za: The Internet Cat Video Festival turns four

Organizers expect more than 10,000 people to curl up at CHS Field for 70 minutes of the Internet's best cat videos.

by MPR News Staff

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August 12, 2015 3:20 PM

Appetites: Cooking with local oils

The author of "Minnesota's Bounty: The Farmers Market Cookbook" says that local oils are a great complement for the fresh herbs that are available at farmers market and in backyards.

by MPR News Staff

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August 12, 2015 2:21 PM

Charges: Man brought flares, gas to burn U student union

Prosecutors charged a Minneapolis man with intent to damage property and cause injury after he brought a bag with gasoline soaked towels, smoke flares and a lighter into the University of Minnesota's Coffman Memorial Union.

by Matt Sepic and Riham Feshir

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August 11, 2015 5:06 PM

Downtown St. Paul may say goodbye to free night street parking

The days of free on-street parking during the evening in downtown St. Paul appear to be numbered. Mayor Chris Coleman's 2016 budget includes a proposal to enforce downtown meters until 10 p.m.

by Curtis Gilbert

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August 11, 2015 3:30 PM

Hallberg's Picture of Health: The shift toward universal HIV testing

Providers and health organizations -- including Mayo Clinic -- are now encouraging all adults to be tested for the virus at least once.

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August 10, 2015 6:11 PM

UCare pushes back as state pulls Medicaid, MinnesotaCare business

Medicaid and MinnesotaCare represent about 70 percent of UCare's business. State officials say the health plan's offerings don't pass muster. UCare hopes to take its case to the governor.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 10, 2015 4:59 PM

Farmers, feedlots chafe at consumer demands for change

Rapidly shifting consumer preferences are helping produce huge changes in the food business. That's causing visible fractures within Minnesota agriculture.

by Mark Steil

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August 10, 2015 12:45 PM

Minnesota officials expect costly sex offender program fix

Dayton, legislators and Judge Frank's failure to agree on the best way to fix the MSOP program leaves uncertainty over state appeals, new legislation and the need for a special session.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 7, 2015 5:03 PM

Documents: Tribal members sought ban on keeping Mille Lacs walleye

Internal state documents show Mille Lacs tribal members wanted a no-keep rule on walleyes. They also show scientists doubt a state plan to stock walleye will help the fishery recover.

by Tom Scheck