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Lifestyle

Come hungry: Food and drink festivals across Minnesota

Come hungry: Food and drink festivals across Minnesota

Foodies and beer lovers have a lot to celebrate this summer with an abundance of festivals planned across the state. Here's where to find the good stuff.
by Sara Porter

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The dangers of searing your skin with this summer's sun

The dangers of searing your skin with this summer's sun

We know you're eager to get out and enjoy the summer, but don't forget the sunscreen!
by Tom Crann

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Photos: Here are all the new foods at this year's State Fair

Photos: Here are all the new foods at this year's State Fair

From waffle wraps to waffle sticks, to a turducken sausage sandwich (yep, that would a blend of turkey, duck and chicken), to ice cream sprinkled with fruity cereal wrapped in a pillow of cotton candy, these 27 new foods will either make you very hungry or a little nauseous.
by Nancy Yang

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Tighter harvest limits possible on Lake of the Woods

Tighter harvest limits possible on Lake of the Woods

The DNR is considering new, tighter harvest limits on Lake of the Woods walleye and sauger.
by John Enger

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Changing rural narratives: A Ground Level conversation in Grand Rapids

Changing rural narratives: A Ground Level conversation in Grand Rapids

The great outdoors, as we heard at a community conversation at the Blandin Foundation, is a key reason why people choose to live in Grand Rapids. The discussion revolved around why people choose Grand Rapids, what they worry about and celebrate in daily life, and what issues they believe leaders should focus on.
by Tom Weber

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The secret to growing an edible garden

The secret to growing an edible garden

Two horticulturalists shared how to keep vegetables and fruit trees healthy.
by Kerri Miller and Jo Erickson

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Made-in-Minnesota Father's Day gift ideas

Made-in-Minnesota Father's Day gift ideas

Here are just a few gift ideas for dad, all of which are made right here in Minnesota.
by Sara Porter

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