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Heads-up: Key I-35W, I-494 stretches closing this weekend

Heads-up: Key I-35W, I-494 stretches closing this weekend

Construction will shut down I-35W north between Roseville and Minneapolis and I-494 east in Bloomington starting Friday night, MnDOT said Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota's drive-in movie era fades, but some won't let it die

Minnesota's drive-in movie era fades, but some won't let it die

Outdoor movies were once a staple of Minnesota small-town summer life. Now, only a few drive-ins survive. At the Starlite in Litchfield, the future is uncertain, but Dave Quincer still has the lights on.
by Bob Collins

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Minnesota DNR seeking feedback from Mississippi River anglers

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking anglers who fish the Mississippi River between Hastings and the Iowa border to fill out an online questionnaire.

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Social media are causing scenic spots to be 'loved to death'

Social media are causing scenic spots to be 'loved to death'

Outdoors advocates say the way some social media users share their adventures online is hastening the deterioration of scenic spaces around the world, including Minnesota.
by Cody Nelson

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A brief history of the s'more, America's favorite campfire snack

A brief history of the s'more, America's favorite campfire snack

Huddling around a campfire and eating gooey marshmallows and warm chocolate sandwiched between two graham crackers may feel like primeval traditions. But every part of the process is a product of the Industrial Revolution.
by The Associated Press

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How setting a schedule can make you less productive

How setting a schedule can make you less productive

In order to structure what little time we feel we have, one strategy we deploy is scheduling. But in a series of eight studies, scholars found that scheduling can sometimes backfire -- and actually make us less productive.
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With a midweek holiday, marking a revolution with moderation

With a midweek holiday, marking a revolution with moderation

Celebrating the Fourth of July is a serious predicament for some when it falls on a Wednesday. It's hard to enjoy barbecues and fireworks when you have to be at work at 9 the next morning.

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