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April 23, 2015 3:54 PM

As avian flu spreads, Minnesota zoos worry about birds

Wild birds routinely are at the Minnesota Zoo. Turkeys wander the grounds and eat at the zoo's feeders. Geese land in the animal enclosures -- and a tiger killed one a couple days ago.

by Tim Nelson

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April 23, 2015 2:50 PM

Dayton declares state of emergency over bird flu

Officials say 2.6 million of 15 million turkeys have been lost to avian flu, or 17 percent of birds in production.

by Mark Steil and Lorna Benson

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April 23, 2015 12:12 PM

Joe Dowling: 'We all need the communion' of theater

Preparing to step down as director of the Guthrie Theater, Joe Dowling discussed his craft and his view of Twin Cities audiences.

by Eric Ringham

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April 23, 2015 8:34 AM

Art Hounds: The Lowest Pair in Bemidji and Hmong films

This week Art Hounds take us to a concert in Bemidji, a Hmong film festival in St. Paul and an immersive theatrical performance of "Crime and Punishment" in Minneapolis.

by Marianne Combs

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April 22, 2015 6:31 PM

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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April 22, 2015 2:35 PM

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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April 21, 2015 5:33 PM

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