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A Lao journey: From a war-torn homeland to the U.S.

A Lao journey: From a war-torn homeland to the U.S.

Chanida Phaengdara Potter's blog "Little Laos on the Prairie" has become a gathering spot for the Lao diaspora across the nation. Now, she's telling their stories in a new exhibit.
by Nikki Tundel

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Art Hounds: Mpls. mystery and Granite Falls art

Art Hounds: Mpls. mystery and Granite Falls art

This week we travel to Granite Falls for photographs of the prairie, examine Bertolt Brecht's treatment of women, and check out John Gaspard's novel "The Ambitious Card."
by Marianne Combs

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'Crashed,' bashed and cashed: St. Paul embraces extreme ice racing

'Crashed,' bashed and cashed: St. Paul embraces extreme ice racing

The three-day Crashed Ice stunt race draws huge crowds, publicity and dollars to St. Paul. It returns again Thursday. Try to stay upright.
by Tim Nelson

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Planned solar farm in southwest MN draws fire from residents

Planned solar farm in southwest MN draws fire from residents

The Marshall project, a 500-acre solar panel complex, is part of a state push to generate more electricity. But area residents say it is too much for a rural setting.
by Mark Steil

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Appetites: Meet 10 heritage grains

Appetites: Meet 10 heritage grains

Beth Dooley, author of "Minnesota's Bounty: The Farmers' Market Cookbook," takes the mystery out of cooking with whole grains.
by Tom Crann

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Twin Cities home builders see signs of life in high-end housing

Twin Cities home builders see signs of life in high-end housing

"Move-up" buyers are starting to look for more expensive homes, observers say, though the long term trend among young buyers remains a concern.
by Matt Sepic

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Stressed bat species could threaten MN pipeline

Stressed bat species could threaten MN pipeline

Pipeline company Enbridge hopes research can head off a possible obstacle to the construction of the Sandpiper pipeline.
by John Enger

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Retiring pharmacist made drugstore a community hub

Retiring pharmacist made drugstore a community hub

After four decades of making his Schneider Drug store a welcoming place, owner Tom Sengupta is retiring. In his honor, Minneapolis has declared today Tom Sengupta Day.
by Dan Olson

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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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