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Appetites: Old grains are new again

Appetites: Old grains are new again

If you've been trying to move meat off the center of your plate in favor of some more healthy alternatives, Beth Dooley has some suggestions.
by MPR News Staff

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From Gucci to Prada, fashion fails evoke racist imagery

From Gucci to Prada, fashion fails evoke racist imagery

Luxury fashion is all about breaking codes, creating a new, irresistible message that captivates consumers. But some of the globe's top brands have raised eyebrows with designs that have racist connotations.
by Associated Press

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Beat the cold at its own game: Build a snow fort

Beat the cold at its own game: Build a snow fort

It's prime snow fort building time in most places across Minnesota. Here are a few different proven approaches.
by Matt Mikus

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Report: Minnesota is top in nation for snowmobile theft

Report: Minnesota is top in nation for snowmobile theft

Thieves stole more than 300 snowmobiles in Minnesota over three years from 2015 to 2017, a new report finds. That's about two Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha and Ski-Doo skedaddles a week, according to data compiled from police reports.
by Tim Nelson

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Rough day on the job? A lunch club might help you bite back those blues

Rough day on the job? A lunch club might help you bite back those blues

Bad food on top of a bad work day is ... bad. So some co-workers have created a bright spot — a good meal. And while the food is yummy, the care that goes into making a homemade lunch is even better.
by Tove Danovich

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Ice is forming - but no access to Apostle Islands ice caves, yet

Ice is forming - but no access to Apostle Islands ice caves, yet

Last week's cold snap helped form a lot more ice on Lake Superior — but access to the well-known mainland ice caves at Wisconsin's Apostle Islands National Lakeshore remains closed.
by Andrew Krueger

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Forest Service to cancel, refund BWCA permits made on faulty site

Forest Service to cancel, refund BWCA permits made on faulty site

The Forest Service a malfunctioning reservation system offline Wednesday morning within an hour and a half of its launch. The agency said Friday it will soon announce a new date for people to register for the quota permits.
by MPR News Staff

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Lincoln billboard removed in Duluth after outcry over forgotten history

Lincoln billboard removed in Duluth after outcry over forgotten history

A billboard featuring an image of Abraham Lincoln was intended to portray a positive message. But its placement near a Native American mural created a stir over the president's role in a dark chapter in Minnesota history.
by Dan Kraker

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