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Appetites | Climate Cast

Dayton taps political ally to chair Metropolitan Council

Gov. Mark Dayton has appointed Adam Duininck, a member of the Met Council for the last four years, as its chair. Some state legislators say the council is too powerful.
by Tom Scheck

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Latest shooting puts St. Paul police tactics under scrutiny

Latest shooting puts St. Paul police tactics under scrutiny

In the past six years, St. Paul officers have fatally shot more suspects than any other department across the state, an MPR News analysis of state law enforcement data shows.
by Laura Yuen

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Artist Julie Buffalohead uses animals to tell unsettling stories

Artist Julie Buffalohead uses animals to tell unsettling stories

Minnesota native Julie Buffalohead, a member of the Ponka tribe based in Oklahoma, draws on Native American storytelling, and animals to comment on popular culture, American history and motherhood.
by Marianne Combs

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Art Hounds: Duluth film, 12 Rods and 'Drum Machine'

The Art Hounds tell us about a new movie starring all-Duluth talent, the return of 12 Rods and Jill Bernard's improvised one-woman musical.
by Marianne Combs

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Who will pay for planning ambitious Rochester makeover?

Who will pay for planning ambitious Rochester makeover?

There's a big question looming over the ambitious plan to transform the city into a $6 billion global health care hub.
by Elizabeth Baier

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For 'pro black' singer PaviElle French, it's not about a good time

For 'pro black' singer PaviElle French, it's not about a good time

As a singer who is rooted in the struggle for equality, PaviElle French wants to honor her people. She also wants her audience to stand up against racism and brutality.
by Nikki Tundel

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Appetites: 5 things on tap for the new Surly brewery

Appetites: 5 things on tap for the new Surly brewery

Surly gives new meaning to the phrase "destination brewery," says food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl.
by Tom Crann

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Long road, big dreams for Rwandan student in St. Paul

Long road, big dreams for Rwandan student in St. Paul

She's only a freshman, but Hamline economics major Linda Umwali has already set a goal. She wants to become Rwanda's finance minister.
by Dan Olson

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Hallberg's Picture of Health: The effect of drug marketing

Hallberg's Picture of Health: The effect of drug marketing

It's hard to escape the unending parade of drug ads, especially on TV. But do the drugs live up to the hype?

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Documents: Ex-UST leader knew of abuse claim; untrue, school says

Documents: Ex-UST leader knew of abuse claim; untrue, school says

The University of St. Thomas says ex-president Dennis Dease did not know of child sex abuse allegations against the Rev. Michael Keating before late 2013. Newly released documents indicate otherwise.
by Madeleine Baran

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