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Lifestyle

What kind of parent are you: Carpenter or gardener?

What kind of parent are you: Carpenter or gardener?

Alison Gopnik talks about two very different philosophies of parenting in her book 'The Gardener and the Carpenter.'
by Sasha Ingber

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Spoonfuls of Stonehenge: modern ice cream flavors inspired by history

Spoonfuls of Stonehenge: modern ice cream flavors inspired by history

A small-batch ice cream maker in Baltimore explores the sweet -- and salty, spicy and even a little nutty -- sides of historical people and places through clever, deeply researched flavor combinations.
by Laura Kiniry

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Summer road trips: Parents share tips on surviving and even thriving

Summer road trips: Parents share tips on surviving and even thriving

Here are some travel tips from parents who've learned from experience how to keep kids happy on long car rides. Remember, it's not the destination, it's the journey. Or so they say.
by Sara Porter

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Appetites: New Minnesota chefs who impress the best chef in the Midwest

Appetites: New Minnesota chefs who impress the best chef in the Midwest

Gavin Kaysen, winner of Best Chef in the Midwest at the James Beard awards, talks about how restaurateurs are changing the way they treat the people cooking and serving your food.
by Tom Crann

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Twin Cities parks are tops in the nation

Twin Cities parks are tops in the nation

Twin Cities parks have been rated best in the nation again by the Trust for Public Land -- thanks in part to lots of restrooms.
by Tim Nelson

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Monster quest: Angler lands record giant sturgeon on Rainy River

Monster quest: Angler lands record giant sturgeon on Rainy River

Jack Burke and his fishing buddy were already having great luck during their early May northern Minnesota trip. Then Burke landed the Big One: a 73-inch long lake sturgeon.
by MPR News Staff

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