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Appetites | Climate Cast

Congressman-elect Tom Emmer on DC orientation, what's next

Congressman-elect Tom Emmer on DC orientation, what's next

Republican Tom Emmer is taking the 6th District seat of U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, who did not run for reelection. He joined Tom Crann to reflect on his new member orientation in Washington and his priorities going forward.
by Tom Crann

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In images of Somali life, photographer captures Minnesota stories

In images of Somali life, photographer captures Minnesota stories

Mohamed Barre began snapping pictures of Somali life in Minnesota so his kids could see what it was like for the first refugees. He didn't expect they would become art.
by Nikki Tundel

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Panel: Lawmakers must end law that hobbles child abuse inquires

A governor's task force wants the Legislature to quickly repeal a recent law that forbids child protection workers from considering previously-rejected abuse reports when deciding whether to investigate a new allegation.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Governor Dayton hopes pheasant summit will boost population

Governor Dayton hopes pheasant summit will boost population

One of Minnesota's most popular game bird is having a tough go. Governor Mark Dayton is an avid pheasant hunter and convened the summit.
by Tom Crann

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U makes the grade on performance goals set by Legislature

U makes the grade on performance goals set by Legislature

Lawmakers set the goals after a December 2012 Wall Street Journal report said the university was top-heavy with management.
by Alex Friedrich

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A winding path through college: Some students are bound to transfer

A winding path through college: Some students are bound to transfer

The University of Minnesota is growing on Perissa York. But she has her eyes on a life in Florida and may transfer to the University of Tampa.
by Perissa York

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Art Hounds: Monster drawing and a new children's museum

Art Hounds: Monster drawing and a new children's museum

This week the Art Hounds take us to a Mankato children's museum in the process of being built, a musical respite from holiday stress, and a monster drawing rally.
by Marianne Combs

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Stearns Co. domestic abuse court held up as national example

The Justice Department's Office on Violence Against Women designated the court as a "mentor court" this fall. The county will receive grant money to train other locations over the next two years to develop similar programs.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: How to make (and braid) Christmas bread like a pro

Appetites: How to make (and braid) Christmas bread like a pro

Holiday loaves are often defined by unique shapes, fillings and the always important seasonings. Learn simple techniques to braid bread in a short video.
by Tom Crann

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Oil prices falling but Bakken producers expected to tough it out

Oil prices falling but Bakken producers expected to tough it out

Bakken oil producers have spent millions on new technology to bring out the crude, so a price drop isn't likely to scare them off, observers say.
by Dan Gunderson

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