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July 13, 2015 10:30 AM

Greece strikes deal with Eurozone creditors

Dimitri Vayanos of the London School of Economics is in Athens and discusses the reaction on the street and what happens next.

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July 10, 2015 11:30 AM

3 MN judges on racial inequity, sentencing reform, drug crimes

Three Minnesota judges discussed the current state of our justice system and what reforms would improve it.

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July 9, 2015 2:30 PM

Is climate change fueling more wild fires?

On this week's Climate Cast, we looked at how climate change contributes to these fires in boreal forests and is also fueled by them in what MPR Meteorologist calls a feedback loop.

by Emily Kaiser

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July 9, 2015 1:40 PM

Athletic visualization: How to train your brain to win

When American soccer player Carli Lloyd was preparing for the World Cup, she not only trained her body, she also trained her mind.

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July 9, 2015 10:20 AM

How far is the EU willing to go for Greece?

Greece's prime minister wants billions more in debt relief and told the European Union that Greece has "been transformed into a laboratory for testing austerity over the past years."

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July 8, 2015 1:07 PM

Life on Mars: Cold, harsh and underground

For Stephen Petranek, colonies on Mars are more science than science fiction. His new book, "How We'll Live on Mars," explores life on the red planet.

by Tracy Mumford

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July 8, 2015 12:30 PM

Allina CEO: High-deductible plans don't improve health care

Timely attention to ongoing illness reduces overall health care costs and should be encouraged not discouraged, said Allina Health CEO Penny Wheeler.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 8, 2015 12:21 PM

Whole Foods overcharges: How to get a fair deal at supermarket

Executives at Whole Foods apologized for mislabeling the weights on certain foods that their stores package themselves.

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July 7, 2015 1:55 PM

How hospitals are improving heart attack care, survival

In order to continue improving survival and prevention of heart damage, potential heart attack victims need to take action more quickly, heart experts said.

by Emily Kaiser