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Minnesota farmers find going organic no easy task
Americans' rapidly growing appetite for organic food is changing the entire U.S. food chain. Many farmers are trying to adapt, but not everybody makes it to that organic future.
Rising star Sierra Hull to perform at the Dakota
A rising star in bluegrass music, Sierra Hull, sings at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis tonight.
Minnesota upsets No. 6 Maryland for 1st Big 10 win of year
The Williams Arena crowd stormed the court when time expired to celebrate Minnesota's first Big Ten regular season win since beating Michigan State on Feb. 26, 2015.
Coldest part of winter probably over for most of MN
Temperatures in Minnesota are expected to be higher than normal in the next three months, according to University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley.
MN hospitals' error levels stay flat
Over a year ending last October, there were 316 instances in which medical mistakes led to problems or potential problems for patients, a slightly higher number than the year before.
Play lifts curtain on N. Korea's weirdness, and ours
"You for Me for You" follows two sisters as they attempt to leave their country, with mixed results.
Grand jury clears St. Paul cops in fatal September shooting
A Ramsey County grand jury has concluded police officers were justified using deadly force in shooting a St. Paul man that family members said was psychotic, officials said Thursday.
Lake Street Dive is out with a new album called "Side Pony."
Art Hounds: Black comedians, Indian dance and film
This week on Art Hounds: traditional Indian dance, black improv and the Frozen River Film Festival.