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Appetites | Climate Cast

New novel takes Lewis and Clark to post-apocalyptic future

New novel takes Lewis and Clark to post-apocalyptic future

In "The Dead Lands," Northfield writer Benjamin Percy sets a new Lewis and Clark expedition in a future North America that has been ravaged by flu, climate change and nuclear conflict.
by Euan Kerr

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For paralyzed mother, a housing market out of reach

For paralyzed mother, a housing market out of reach

Months after she was shot, Tanesha Johnson has struggled to raise her kids and restore her life. She's also learned the low-income housing market doesn't serve parents with disabilities.
by Sasha Aslanian

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DNR threatens suit over Detroit Lakes motel, condo plan

State officials say the lakeside project is too big for the space and will lead to environmental problems. The Detroit Lakes City Council takes up the issue Tuesday.
by Dan Gunderson

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T.C. Boyle's new novel explores the perils of rejecting authority

T.C. Boyle's new novel explores the perils of rejecting authority

In "The Harder They Come," author T.C. Boyle explores American anti-authoritarianism. In doing so, he slides readers inside his characters' heads.
by Euan Kerr

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Aar Maanta is the voice of a new Somali generation

Aar Maanta is the voice of a new Somali generation

Singer and songwriter Aar Maanta, who fuses Somali music with other influences, performs Saturday in Minneapolis. He aims to produce songs that reach Somalis uprooted from their homeland.
by Nikki Tundel

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In retirement, Justice Alan Page to focus on education disparities

In retirement, Justice Alan Page to focus on education disparities

Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page on creating opportunity for young people and his philosophy of justice.

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Report: Mpls. cops stop thousands on 'suspicion' with little detail

Report: Mpls. cops stop thousands on 'suspicion' with little detail

Minneapolis police officers rarely record details of their encounters with people they detain but ultimately don't arrest, a civilian review board says.
by Brandt Williams

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4 ways to engineer safer oil trains

4 ways to engineer safer oil trains

Federal authorities are urging the rail industry to retrofit or replace tank cars carrying crude oil.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: Food Building provides home for local meat and cheesemakers

Appetites: Food Building provides home for local meat and cheesemakers

The Food Building in Minneapolis is the headquarters for The Lone Grazer Creamery and Red Table Meat Company. It's just part of a statewide craft meat and cheese movement.
by Tom Crann

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