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Appetites | Climate Cast

Minneapolis to spend $1 million to raise pay of top employees

The city's Executive Committee voted Wednesday to increase the salaries of appointed officials by more than 7 percent over the next year. Republican lawmakers plan to hold that against the city.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Appetites: Ramps, watercress, sorrel and nettles usher in the taste of spring

Appetites: Ramps, watercress, sorrel and nettles usher in the taste of spring

As spring takes hold across Minnesota, a plethora of early vegetables are beginning to appear on farmers markets' tables. Nettles, sorrel, watercress, ramps, fiddleheads -- and how to use them.
by Tom Crann

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Dayton sees no easy solution to budget feud with Republicans

Dayton sees no easy solution to budget feud with Republicans

Gov. Mark Dayton said Republicans appear bent on using a wrecking ball to tear down gains made by Democrats the past two years. Republicans acknowledged the need to compromise.
by Tom Scheck

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Postscript: Um, it's not an umlaut

Postscript: Um, it's not an umlaut

Media from around the world went after the story of a little Swedish town in Minnesota, but they got one thing wrong.
by Nikki Tundel

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Hallberg's Picture of Health: Painkiller side effects

Hallberg's Picture of Health: Painkiller side effects

Research indicating Tylenol can numb your emotions prompted Dr. Jon Hallberg to review some of the side effects of over-the-counter painkillers.

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Scientists still at a loss to explain spread of avian flu

Scientists still at a loss to explain spread of avian flu

The quick arrival of the disease in North America has alarmed scientists. Some think wild waterfowl are spreading the virus. But others say wind may be a contributing factor.
by Lorna Benson

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Minnesota House Republicans detail $2 billion tax cut plan

Minnesota House Republicans detail $2 billion tax cut plan

The proposal includes a one-time income tax exemption, funds to start phasing out the statewide business property tax and other breaks. It cuts aid to Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth.
by Tim Pugmire

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