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Appetites | Climate Cast

Polaris gets creative as housing, labor tighten in NW Minnesota

Polaris gets creative as housing, labor tighten in NW Minnesota

The snowmobile and ATV maker has struggled for months to hire for its Roseau plant. That's led to construction — and some unusual living arrangements.
by John Enger

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Clinton calls on young Minnesotans to vote

Clinton calls on young Minnesotans to vote

Former President Bill Clinton asked young voters to break the pattern of low turnout for Democrats in midterm elections.
by Mark Zdechlik

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New Minnesota Ebola fear: Labs may balk at testing blood

New Minnesota Ebola fear: Labs may balk at testing blood

Some Minnesota hospital laboratories are reluctant to work with blood from suspected Ebola patients. The Health Department says that could compromise timely care for patients.
by Lorna Benson

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Dayton: Feds should screen for Ebola at MSP

Minnesota does not receive any direct flights from West Africa. Anyone who arrived in the state from that part of the world would have already been screened, in most cases, at least twice.
by Lorna Benson

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Hennepin County to evaluate mental health of new inmates

Hennepin County to evaluate mental health of new inmates

The new team of social workers, Hennepin County Medical Center personnel and other health specialists will ensure new inmates receive proper medical care.
by Matt Sepic

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How to convince businesses to hire veterans

How to convince businesses to hire veterans

One former Marine is making it his mission to convince business to make the most of the skills and experiences of vets by hiring them.
by Tom Crann

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The race for governor: Dayton, Johnson differ on education spending

The race for governor: Dayton, Johnson differ on education spending

Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican nominee Jeff Johnson debate in Moorhead today. Education spending will be a key issue. Dayton wants to boost per-pupil spending. Johnson won't make any promises.
by Tim Pugmire

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Appetites: A restaurant renaissance for St. Paul's Payne Avenue

Appetites: A restaurant renaissance for St. Paul's Payne Avenue

St. Paul's Payne Avenue is enjoying the arrival of several new restaurants which have created a foodie culture where there hasn't been one.
by Tom Crann

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Hallberg's Picture of Health: Curbing Vicodin abuse

Hallberg's Picture of Health: Curbing Vicodin abuse

More Minnesotans are dying of prescription painkiller overdoses than car accidents, according to the state health department.

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