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January 26, 2016 2:19 PM

Opinion & Commentary: The problem with primaries

Larry Jacobs argues that primaries and caucuses create clogs in the electoral process.

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January 26, 2016 1:21 PM

The novelists who are now writing superhero comics

Margaret Atwood has dreamed up a superhero who is part cat, part bird. Ta-Nehisi Coates, Michael Chabon and other prominent writers are also dabbling in comics.

by Tracy Mumford

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January 25, 2016 8:40 AM

Could the Flint water crisis happen here?

Lead pipes are still fairly common in historic communities across the state.

by MPR News Staff

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January 22, 2016 12:00 AM

Friday Roundtable: Why do the Oscars stay so white?

Three guests join Kerri Miller and Stephanie Curtis to talk about the Oscar nominees and the controversy surrounding a slate of nominees that is (once again) all-white.

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January 21, 2016 11:30 AM

What's our current 'Winter Misery Index'?

State climatologist Pete Boulay created the "Winter Misery Index" to answer the question: How do modern winters compare with the bone-chilling winters many people remember?

by MPR News Staff

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January 20, 2016 2:57 PM

A novel inspired by the true story of America's only fatal nuclear accident

Andria Williams draws on a little-known moment in America's nuclear history as the backdrop for her debut novel, "The Longest Night."

by MPR News Staff

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January 20, 2016 2:13 PM

Nervous about the stock market? Turn off the TV

Nervously watching the stock ticker stream across the screen isn't helping, said Retirement Weekly's Robert Powell. It can even hurt.

by MPR News Staff

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January 19, 2016 12:53 PM

The books every person should read

Esquire magazine came under fire for its list of "The 80 Best Books Every Man Should Read." This month, they're attempting to make amends with a new, more diverse list.

by Tracy Mumford

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January 19, 2016 12:00 AM

From Slate: Is history written about men, by men?

Slate Magazine analyzed more than 600 popular history books published last year, and confirmed a trend: The majority of authors in the field are men, and they're writing about other men.

by Tracy Mumford

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January 18, 2016 12:00 AM

A book that will raise your blood pressure: 'Winner-Take-All Politics'

A book on the decline of the middle class sheds new light on candidates' standard campaign trail promises.

by Kerri Miller

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