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Lifestyle

Labor Day 2018: Things to do and things you can't

Labor Day 2018: Things to do and things you can't

For many, Labor Day means a full day off of work. There's lots of fun things to do, but keep in mind not everywhere you want to go will be open on this federal holiday.
by MPR News Staff

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There's an app to avoid that traffic jam

There's an app to avoid that traffic jam

Navigation apps for smartphones are increasingly popular and even Minnesota's transportation department will soon be using them -- but not to navigate.
by Martin Moylan

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Minnesota public land trivia: By the numbers

Minnesota public land trivia: By the numbers

You might not realize how much of Minnesota is public land. For what's being called Public Lands Day in the state, here's a look.
by Cody Nelson

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Minnesota State Fair sets another attendance record

Minnesota State Fair sets another attendance record

Attendance at this year's Minnesota State Fair continues to track ahead of last year's record pace.
by MPR News Staff

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New apple variety debuts at State Fair

New apple variety debuts at State Fair

The First Kiss apple was developed at the University of Minnesota. It's based off a Honeycrisp apple but ripens up to a month earlier, about Aug. 20 -- right around fair time.
by Mike Moen

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Fad or the future? Robot-made burgers wow crowds in San Francisco

Fad or the future? Robot-made burgers wow crowds in San Francisco

As more culinary robots find their way into commercial food prep, one restaurant in San Francisco called Creator is hoping to strike a balance between high tech and the human touch.
by Anna Mantzaris

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