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January 29, 2020 7:42 AM

Redington wins second John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon title

It's the second Beargrease title for musher Ryan Redington, who also won the 300-mile race from Duluth to Grand Portage in 2018.

by Andrew Krueger

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January 29, 2020 7:15 AM

Watch: Winona stars in Winona Ryder's Super Bowl ad

The actress returned to her birthplace earlier this month to film the spot, which finds her building her own website with photos of Winona — the city, not her, because that would be a little weird.

by Nancy Yang

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January 28, 2020 10:24 AM

How to say no to sugar

The average American eats about 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day — that’s twice the recommended amount for men and triple the amount for women. But why does our body crave it so much? A doctor and dietitian join the program to talk about health risks that come with consuming too much sugar, how to cut cravings, and some alternative foods we should be eating instead.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 26, 2020 3:39 PM

Runners, skiers, bikers hit trail Monday for Arrowhead 135 in northern Minnesota

More than 150 athletes are signed up for this year's race. It's a round-the-clock, 135-mile trek across the northern Minnesota wilderness — with minimal or no outside support.

by Marianne Combs and Andrew Krueger

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January 26, 2020 10:30 AM

Photo essay: Visiting one of America's oldest tofu shops

Ota Tofu has nourished the Japanese American community in Portland, Ore., for more than 100 years, using a production process that has changed little through the decades.

by Will Matsuda

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January 26, 2020 9:02 AM

Bigleaf maple syrup flows as profits drip from once-maligned Northwest tree

The Pacific Northwest is getting into the lucrative maple syrup industry. Farmers and researchers in Washington state are beginning to tap the sweet potential of the much-maligned bigleaf maple tree.

by Anna King

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January 26, 2020 8:12 AM

Mushers, dog teams begin John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Some years, mushers and dog teams in the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon have to contend with bitterly cold conditions. This year? Not so much. Temperatures at the start in Duluth on Sunday should be about 30 degrees above zero.

by Tim Nelson and Andrew Krueger

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January 25, 2020 4:32 PM

'Franchise' tracks the rise and role of fast food in Black America

History professor Marcia Chatelain's new book tracks what she calls the hidden history of the relationships between the struggle for civil rights and the expansion of the fast food industry.

by Michel Martin

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January 25, 2020 1:04 PM

Photos: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis

Hundreds of hockey players from Minnesota and beyond gathered at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis this week for the 15th annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships.

by MPR News Staff