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'Let the Water Speak': Sharing stories, building relationships in the Folwell neighborhood

'Let the Water Speak': Sharing stories, building relationships in the Folwell neighborhood

The Folwell neighborhood is separated from the Mississippi River by an interstate highway and a sprawling industrial site. On the evening of Aug. 22, an event was held in “The Story Garden,” dedicated to sharing stories and raising consciousness of the river among the people who live near its banks.
by Melissa Townsend

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Hiking in the rain: Minnesota state trails that won't leave you muddy

Hiking in the rain: Minnesota state trails that won't leave you muddy

Minnesota has seen its share of wet weather in recent days, and more is in the forecast for this Saturday. So, if you want to go hiking where the fall colors are popping, without getting your shoes muddy, the DNR has some good tips on where to go.
by Mike Moen

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Zencast: Welcome to October from atop Oberg Mountain

Zencast: Welcome to October from atop Oberg Mountain

Enjoy a view of the fall colors from the North Shore with our video from on top of Oberg Mountain near Tofte, Minn.
by MPR News Staff

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As Castle Danger halts growlers, petition support grows online

As Castle Danger halts growlers, petition support grows online

The Two Harbors, Minn., brewery surpassed the production threshold of 20,000 barrels in a year. But as the business ends selling glass growlers for customers, a petition created by a state Senate Republican is gaining support.
by Matt Mikus

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Grand Salami: The Twins are swinging for the fences with playoff fare

Grand Salami: The Twins are swinging for the fences with playoff fare

A day after the Twins set the mark for most home runs in a season, they’re rolling out about a dozen playoff additions to the food service menu in their home stadium, starting Oct. 7.
by Tim Nelson

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Red means go: Fall colors on the march in northern Minnesota

Red means go: Fall colors on the march in northern Minnesota

The DNR’s Friday fall color map reveals a chunk of northeastern Minnesota that’s rushing now into maximum beauty. Here are three great places to trek this weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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When we love our food so much that it goes extinct

When we love our food so much that it goes extinct

A new book explores how overhunting and habitat destruction have left us with only a fraction of the foods that existed a century ago, and the changes that are needed to preserve our culinary variety.
by Luisa Torres

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