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Pat Kessler

Pat Kessler knows Minnesota politics. He's been on the beat longer than any other TV reporter in the Twin Cities, covering state government, politics, campaigns and conventions since 1984. If you see an issue or a political ad that needs a Reality Check, please e-mail Pat.


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Experienced Eyes To Take Fresh Look At Cold Cases
About a dozen former police officers with 400 years experience are going to take a fresh crack at unsolved murders in St. Paul. They are part of the department's new Cold Case Unit that is funded with a $250,000 DNA grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Good Question: Why Do We Give When Times Are Tough?
It became official on Monday. The U.S. economy is in recession. Oddly, while tough times keep us from spending more, they don't keep us from giving more. A study by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and the Giving USA Foundation says, in times of recession, donations to help people directly -- like to food shelves -- actually go up.
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Families Make The Most Of A Little Snow
The final snow tally for November in the Twin Cities was 4 inches. That is 6 inches below the average for the month of November. It was just enough snow to keep winter enthusiasts happy.
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