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Documentary 'The Price of Sand' examines frac sand mining issue in Minnesota and Wisconsin

By Tom Nehil | 03/22/13

The film presents arguments for and against the controversial issue.

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Gov. Mark Dayton signs health exchange bill, establishing MNsure

By Tom Nehil | 03/21/13

The exchange will allow Minnesota consumers to shop for health insurance in a single online marketplace.

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Modern furniture masterpieces: behind the scenes at Minneapolis' Danish Teak Classics

By Tom Nehil | 03/20/13

Started as a hobby to fill extra warehouse space, the Northeast Minneapolis business now employs 10 people and imports hundreds of pieces from Denmark each year.

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Mary Jo Copeland receives Citizens Medal in White House ceremony

By Tom Nehil | 03/19/13

Copeland is the founder of Sharing and Caring Hands.

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St. Patrick's Day aurora in Northern Minnesota

By Tom Nehil | 03/18/13

A special bit of green showed up early on St. Patrick's Day in Northern Minnesota.

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Minnesota Senate panel considers reinstating ban on wolf hunting

By Tom Nehil | 03/15/13

The Senate Environment and Energy Committee voted 7–6 in favor of a 5-year moratorium.

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Former GOP lawmaker Lynne Osterman talks same-sex marriage with Lawrence O'Donnell

By Tom Nehil | 03/14/13

Osterman explains her vote for banning same-sex marriage in Minnesota, and how she has come to regret it.

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White-tailed deer struggle for survival in March

By Tom Nehil | 03/13/13

Close-up views of deer foraging for scarce food in the early Minnesota spring.

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Your 2013 high school All Hockey Hair Team

By Tom Nehil | 03/12/13

The latest installment highlighting the best hair in Minnesota high school hocket.

Rick Beckel
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Promoting environmental sustainability at Macalester

By Tom Nehil | 03/11/13

Macalester student Rick Beckel talks about the work of the MacCARES organization.

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Growing cactus in Minnesota

By Tom Nehil | 03/08/13

Cacti might not be the first plants you think of when pondering Minnesota flora.

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Archie Bunker's thoughts on Minnesota

By Tom Nehil | 03/07/13

The 70's icon had some strong opinions about our state.

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Minnesota POWs during the Civil War

By Tom Nehil | 03/07/13

The Minnesota Historical Society has a new exhibit examining all aspects of Minnesotans' involvement in the U.S. Civil War.

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Sens. Reinert and Miller introduce 'Purple Caucus' to promote bipartisan cooperation

By Tom Nehil | 03/06/13

The caucus seeks to satisfy constituents who ask why the parties can't work together.

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State Climatologist Greg Spoden: Heavy snow cover won't bring drought relief

By Tom Nehil | 03/05/13

Frozen soil means melting snowfall won't be reabsorbed into the ground.

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FIRST: Reducing the gawker factor in freeway accidents

By Tom Nehil | 03/04/13

Meet some of the MnDOT teams that actively work to keep traffic moving after an accident.

Gov. Mark Dayton
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Minnesota forecasts lower budget deficit; Gov. and legislative leaders respond

By Tom Nehil | 03/01/13

Minnesota politicians react to some good economic news.

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Mbakwe monster dunk

By Tom Nehil | 02/28/13

Mbakwe kicked off the Gophers' game against Indiana in style.

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Minnesota Senate Commerce Committee considers Sunday liquor sales

By Tom Nehil | 02/27/13

The committee heard Sen. Roger Reinert's SF 225 allowing Sunday liquor sales, but took no vote.

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Live on Radio K: Dessa performs 'The Chaconne' and 'Matches to Paper Dolls'

By Tom Nehil | 02/26/13

The Twin Cities hip-hop artist performs two songs from her 2010 album 'A Badly Broken Code.'