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Duluth City Council votes to transfer former golf course land for future housing

Duluth City Council votes to transfer former golf course land for future housing

Despite concerns voiced by some residents claiming a lack of transparency and a flawed public process, the Duluth City Council voted to transfer the closed Lester Park Golf Course property to the city’s economic development authority to explore a potential housing development.
by Dan Kraker

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Does one drink make you dizzy? Why alcohol hits us harder as we age

Does one drink make you dizzy? Why alcohol hits us harder as we age

For many people, the holidays mean more parties and more occasions to drink. But if you’ve noticed that one cocktail hits you harder than it used to, there’s a scientific reason to explain it.
by Maria Godoy

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Housing or parkland? Duluth debates future of long-closed golf course amid housing crunch

Housing or parkland? Duluth debates future of long-closed golf course amid housing crunch

The Duluth City Council will vote Monday night on whether to transfer the long-closed Lester Park Golf Course to its economic development arm to pave the way for a possible housing development. Critics say the public process leading up to the vote has been flawed.
by Dan Kraker

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Ice sailing kicks off in Minnesota on Lake Minnewaska

Ice sailing kicks off in Minnesota on Lake Minnewaska

Ice sailing's Great Western Challenge is being held this weekend on Lake Minnewaska. It offers sailors a chance to fine tune their vessels before the start of competitive racing next weekend.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Mountain lion spotted in Duluth has been wandering across Minnesota for 3 months

Mountain lion spotted in Duluth has been wandering across Minnesota for 3 months

DNR officials say they’ve been tracking the mountain lion’s journey across the state. It is originally from Nebraska, but was first spotted in Fergus Falls, Minn. in September.
by Dan Kraker and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Kitchens of Hope: The recipes and stories that immigrants bring to Minnesota

Kitchens of Hope: The recipes and stories that immigrants bring to Minnesota

Family recipes connect us to our roots. MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks with a cookbook author and a chef from Mexico about the recipes and stories immigrants carry with them to Minnesota.  
by Kelly Gordon and Maja Beckstrom

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Fargo chef on her perfect bagel, meshing Nordic-Jewish fare and her new cookbook

Fargo chef on her perfect bagel, meshing Nordic-Jewish fare and her new cookbook

When Andrea Baumgardner opened BernBaum’s in downtown Fargo in 2016, she was inspired by classic lunch counter delis, like B&H Dairy in New York City. A new cookbook memorializes her recipes.
by Clay Masters and Gretchen Brown

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What to cook, what to bring: Holiday tips from The Splendid Table

What to cook, what to bring: Holiday tips from The Splendid Table

Looking for tips on holiday hosting? Or a failproof dish to bring to a party? MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with writer, chef and host of The Splendid Table, Francis Lam.
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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