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From science fiction to reality, 'no kill' meat may be coming soon

From science fiction to reality, 'no kill' meat may be coming soon

The meat of the future may be cultured directly from animal cells without slaughtering livestock. It's not yet sold in the U.S., but NPR got a tour of a leading start-up and a taste of their chicken.
by Allison Aubrey

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For Thanksgiving, Ina Garten wants you to focus on simplicity

For Thanksgiving, Ina Garten wants you to focus on simplicity

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with best-selling author and host Ina Garten about her latest cookbook, “Go-To Dinners,” and offers cooks of all levels ideas for a successful party.
by Michel Martin and Tinbete Ermyas

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People here live in complete darkness for 2.5 months. Here's how they do it

People here live in complete darkness for 2.5 months. Here's how they do it

On a cluster of islands between Norway and the North Pole, everyone wears headlamps for two-and-a-half months out of the year because it's pitch black outside. This weekend, the darkness begins.
by Claire Murashima

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Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving this year

Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving this year

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food and family are on many people's minds. But turkey and travel will carry a hefty price tag this year, in another sign of high inflation.
by Scott Horsley

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St. Cloud voters back tax hike for parks; Duluth voters narrowly say 'No'

St. Cloud voters back tax hike for parks; Duluth voters narrowly say 'No'

Voters in St. Cloud overwhelmingly supported a property tax hike to infuse millions of dollars into city parks over the next three years, while Duluth residents narrowly rejected a similar ballot question.
by Dan Kraker

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The National Park Service wants humans to stop licking this toad

The National Park Service wants humans to stop licking this toad

The Sonoran desert toad secretes a potent toxin that can make people sick. Despite the risks, some people have discovered that the toad's toxic secretions contain a powerful hallucinogenic.
by Juliana Kim

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5 tips to help you reset after the time change

5 tips to help you reset after the time change

From the moment you wake up, your body starts to prepare for sleep. We show you how to adjust your daytime habits to get the best possible night of rest.
by Allison Aubrey

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This Minnesota hazelnut can pump up your favorite recipe and the environment

This Minnesota hazelnut can pump up your favorite recipe and the environment

A University of Minnesota-bred hazelnut exemplifies the benefits of regenerative agriculture, and adds flavor to granola and fall salads. Find Beth Dooley’s recipes for them here.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Wolf researchers record rare video of a mountain lion in northern Minnesota

Wolf researchers record rare video of a mountain lion in northern Minnesota

Researchers studying wolves in far northern Minnesota have released rare footage of a mountain lion recorded last month on state land about 10 miles south of Voyageurs National Park.
by Dan Kraker

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