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Winston the French bulldog has won the National Dog Show

Winston the French bulldog has won the National Dog Show

The three-year-old French bulldog competed against some 1,500 dogs representing 200+ breeds and varieties of the American Kennel Club. "He fits the standard perfectly," said his handler, Perry Payson.
by Jackie Northam

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Give a round of app-paws for the 3 new breeds in the National Dog Show

Give a round of app-paws for the 3 new breeds in the National Dog Show

The National Dog Show has been a staple of Thanksgiving Day for two decades. This year, it features three new breeds: the Bracco Italiano, the Russian toy and the mudi.
by Paige Waterhouse

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Appetites: Minnesota chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving sides

Appetites: Minnesota chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving sides

Throw your guests some curveballs this Thanksgiving, with pickled berries instead of bacon on your brussels sprouts, a turkey stuffed with egg roll filling instead of bread stuffing, or by finally nailing the mashed potatoes.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Heidi Raschke

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53 dogs that survived a plane crash are now up for adoption

53 dogs that survived a plane crash are now up for adoption

All three people and all 53 dogs on the plane survived, although there were some minor injuries among both groups of mammals. The flight was bringing rescue dogs from New Orleans to Milwaukee.
by Ashley Ahn

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For your World Cup spread, try Guatemalan hot dogs

For your World Cup spread, try Guatemalan hot dogs

Amalia Moreno-Damgaard's shucos recipe is inspired by those food vendors sold outside the soccer matches she attended as a child in Guatemala.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner

Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner

Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples. 
by The Associated Press

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DNR: Suspected CWD case found in wild deer in Bemidji area for first time

DNR: Suspected CWD case found in wild deer in Bemidji area for first time

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Monday it's identified a suspected case of chronic wasting disease in a white-tailed deer near Bemidji. Officials say it's the first time a wild deer in that area is suspected of having the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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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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