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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

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July 7, 2015 10:00 AM

Op-ed: The link between Confederate flag, 2nd Amendment supporters

"The bond that unites Confederate ideology and the Second Amendment is the idea of 'nullification,'" wrote a University of St. Thomas law professor.

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July 6, 2015 12:27 PM

Your summer gardening questions, answered

Two horticultural experts joined MPR News' Kerri Miller to talk about how to challenge yourself

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July 6, 2015 10:54 AM

How will machines change the future of work?

Derek Thompson suggests we may finally have reached the long-predicted tipping point where machines are capable of doing most of our work, effectively making work obsolete.

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July 6, 2015 10:30 AM

Political Junkie: Will Greece's troubles affect U.S. economy?

Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins MPR News to give his perspective on the national political scene.

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July 6, 2015 9:40 AM

The latest on Greece's economic upheaval

Ahead of the European Union finance ministers' meeting Tuesday evening, we look at the future of the EU and economic stability in Greece.

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July 2, 2015 12:12 PM

'Battle Lines' graphic novel shows Civil War through panes of history

When the authors of the new graphic history of the Civil War began their project, they couldn't know that the Confederate flag would be so painfully relevant again.

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