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Lifestyle

Working in while eating out: The evolution of doing business while dining

Working in while eating out: The evolution of doing business while dining

Though it may seem like the gig economy has ushered in the mobile work style from restaurants and coffee shops, the fact is that working and eating have been intertwined since ancient civilization.
by Claire Leaden

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On Lake Superior, rip currents prompt call for more lifeguards in Duluth

On Lake Superior, rip currents prompt call for more lifeguards in Duluth

Last year, a record number of people drowned in the Great Lakes. This year, drownings are on pace to set a new record. Some in Duluth say more and better-trained lifeguards are needed to make beaches on Lake Superior safer.
by Dan Kraker

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Appetites: Food critics dish on their must-try food at the fair — and must-avoid

Appetites: Food critics dish on their must-try food at the fair — and must-avoid

As usual, there are dozens of new foods to tempt you when you go to the Minnesota State Fair. To help you decide, we asked food writers what they liked best, and least, on the fair’s first day.
by Tom Crann and John Nguyen

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Here's a look at how Minnesotans are getting outside

Here's a look at how Minnesotans are getting outside

How are you getting outdoors this summer? Share your adventures with us and help inspire others to get out and enjoy all the outdoors have to offer.

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Here are the least crowded days to go to the State Fair, according to data

Here are the least crowded days to go to the State Fair, according to data

Based on attendance data from the Minnesota State Fair, your best day to avoid the crowds and long lines is the first day on Thursday. Check out the attendance data for the fair since 2012.
by Matt Mikus

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Outdoor Afro fosters community through outdoor recreation

Outdoor Afro fosters community through outdoor recreation

Outdoor Afro works to build community for African-American outdoor enthusiasts and increase diversity in outdoor recreation.
by Simone Cazares

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The joy and grief of an empty nest

Parents raise their children in the hope they will become independent. But with their children’s independence comes the pain of letting them go.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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