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June 16, 2015 11:06 AM

Literary mysteries: Did Charlotte Bronte poison her sisters?

True crime writer James Tully claims Charlotte plotted her siblings' demise, but the theory may be more fiction than fact.

by Tracy Mumford

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June 16, 2015 10:37 AM

Writer Sonia Nazario on child refugees, perilous journeys and the drug war

The Pulitzer Prize winner says ineffective U.S. drug policy and a voracious appetite for narcotics are putting kids from Latin America, particularly Honduras, in jeopardy.

by MPR News Staff

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June 15, 2015 1:04 PM

MN special session: What got done, what didn't

DFL Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk and GOP House Assistant Majority Leader Ron Kresha joined MPR News' Kerri Miller to review the session.

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June 15, 2015 11:57 AM

Religion reporters, victim advocate react to Nienstedt resignation

Listen to reporters and other experts react to today's news.

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June 15, 2015 11:30 AM

'The Bronte Cabinet' explores the true lives of the famous literary sisters

A torn-up letter, a dog collar, a walking stick -- Deborah Lutz explores the lives of Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte using everyday objects the literary sisters once owned.

by Tracy Mumford

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June 15, 2015 10:00 AM

Political Junkie: Jeb Bush announcing his 2016 campaign

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

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June 12, 2015 12:03 PM

Guthrie's Joe Dowling looks back at his tenure

The theater's artistic director spoke to MPR News' Tom Crann about the highlights and low-lights of his "hour on the stage."

by Joe Dowling

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June 12, 2015 11:19 AM

How agriculture trade, avian flu affect Minnesotans

Three guests discuss how avian flu, international trade deals and EPA rules matter to Minnesotans beyond the farmyard.

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June 11, 2015 4:35 PM

Cheap summer travel: Get into the sharing economy

Two travel experts discuss sites where you can stay at someone's home, eat a meal with a stranger or get a local resident to give you a tour.

by Emily Kaiser

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June 11, 2015 12:00 PM

Latest Apple technology 'playing catch up' with Google, Microsoft

Marketplace Tech's Ben Johnson analyzes the latest announcements.

by Emily Kaiser

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