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State officials announce plans for more study on impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice

State officials announce plans for more study on impacts of sulfate pollution on wild rice

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says it will further study the impacts of sulfate on wild rice. The announcement comes in the wake of concern expressed over a 52-year-old state standard that limits how much of the pollutant mines and other facilities can release into waters where the plant grows.

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'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' as chosen by you

'YourClassical Christmas Favorites' as chosen by you

Six YourClassical hosts picked their five favorite Christmas carols, and you voted for your favorites. Listen to the full countdown as hosts Tom Crann and Jake Armerding highlight the top carols based on your votes.

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Dec. 19 in Music History: singer Edith Piaf was born

Dec. 19 in Music History: singer Edith Piaf was born

Edith Piaf was born, Paul Simon hosted SNL, The Rolling Stones aired their show live, and Carl Perkins wrote about his shoes, and Lady Sovereign was born, Today in Music History.