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Fire destroys main lodge at popular northern Minnesota resort

Fire destroys main lodge at popular northern Minnesota resort

The main building at a northern Minnesota resort that has hosted cross-country ski retreats, language camps, weddings and conferences for years was destroyed by fire Monday. News of the fire prompted an online outpouring of stories, memories and sympathy.
by Tim Nelson and MPR News Staff

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El Sazon’s cuisine served from an unlikely location

El Sazon’s cuisine served from an unlikely location

The restaurant is located inside a gas station — a place where people may make a quick stop for frozen pizzas and chips — not chef made food.
by Vicki Adame

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DNR aims to capture hunter observations for science

DNR aims to capture hunter observations for science

The Minnesota DNR is trying to encourage more deer hunters to join a citizen science data collection project. The hunter observations can provide valuable information about wildlife populations trends, but few Minnesota hunters are participating.
by Dan Gunderson

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Future of Mississippi River dams in Twin Cities up for discussion again

Future of Mississippi River dams in Twin Cities up for discussion again

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is about to restart a study charting the future of the Mississippi River gorge between Minneapolis and St. Paul, after barge traffic on that stretch of the river ended in 2015.
by Tim Nelson

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Foraging food from our landscape

Foraging food from our landscape

The temperatures have dropped. The leaves are changing. And people across Minnesota are getting outdoors to savor the season — but Alan Bergo really savors it. He goes by “The Forager Chef.” He’s built a career on plucking food from our landscape and turning it into gourmet dishes. He says you can do it, too.
by Catharine Richert and Megan Burks

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Minnesota chef Justin Sutherland has 'Northern Soul'

Minnesota chef Justin Sutherland has 'Northern Soul'

It’s been a year of extreme highs and lows for Justin Sutherland. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minnesota chef about his restaurants, his new cookbook and recovering from a serious boating accident.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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The Lake Street Taco Tour returns

The Lake Street Taco Tour returns

After a five year break, the self-guided tour of the corridor’s taco establishments returns to help revitalize businesses still struggling to recover from the last two and a half years of economic challenges.
by Vicki Adame

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Please don't cook chicken in NyQuil, the FDA asks TikTok users

Please don't cook chicken in NyQuil, the FDA asks TikTok users

The challenge, which originated in part from a 2017 Twitter joke, is the subject of an FDA warning about unhealthy cooking challenges from TikTok.
by Matt Adams

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