Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Gary Doer It's the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Canadian Consulate in the Twin Cities, and Canada's Ambassador to the U.S., Gary Doer, is in town to mark the occasion.4:42 p.m.
Schools on front lines in obesity battle One effort to improve nutrition on school menus is a movement to connect nearby farmers with Minnesota schools to provide fresh vegetables, fruits and meats.4:50 p.m.
Speech puts Pawlenty back in front of N.H. Republicans Three months after an appearance in Concord, Gov. Tim Pawlenty is once again back in New Hampshire Thursday, addressing Republican activists, this time in Manchester.5:20 p.m.
Developer Jerry Trooien in tax trouble Prominent St. Paul developer Jerry Trooien is on the hook for millions of dollars in delinquent property taxes, according to two metro counties.5:25 p.m.
Art Hounds Each week Minnesota Public Radio News asks three people from the Minnesota arts scene to be "Art Hounds." Their job is to step outside their own work and hunt down something exciting that's going on in local arts.5:54 p.m.