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Lifestyle

Friday Roundtable: What does the city of the future look like?

Should we all start packing for the suburbs? On today's Friday Roundtable, MPR News Host Kerri Miller spoke to guests about the future of American cities.

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What's happening to the American wolf?

Award-winning author Nate Blakeslee joined Kerri Miller to discuss "American Wolf," a story about a beloved Yellowstone wolf named O-Six.

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Appetites: Reviewer tracks down wacky snacks

Appetites: Reviewer tracks down wacky snacks

Swedish Fish Oreo Cookies? Snickers Espresso? When companies push, sometimes odd, new flavors you might be intrigued, but hesitant to try them out. That's where Ben Passer comes in.
by MPR News Staff

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Barbie heads into new ground with hijab-sporting doll

Barbie heads into new ground with hijab-sporting doll

The doll is modeled after fencer Ibtihaj Muhammed, the first U.S. Olympic athlete to compete in a hijab, who said she would sew head scarves onto her Barbies as a child.

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What makes Wagyu beef smell so good? Science explains

What makes Wagyu beef smell so good? Science explains

The Japanese beef is considered a luxury, with plenty of fat and its super-soft texture. New evidence could explain what's behind its sweet smell.
by Greta Jochem

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Metro officials release road closure, transit plans for Super Bowl

Metro officials release road closure, transit plans for Super Bowl

"We are releasing this today to help Minnesotans and visitors plan ahead," said Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee vice president of operations and logistics Kyle Chank on Monday.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Appetites: Oh deer! Venison meatballs with cherry BBQ sauce

Appetites: Oh deer! Venison meatballs with cherry BBQ sauce

Do you know what you're going to do with your deer after hunting season is over? Chef Jon Wipfli has some suggestions.
by MPR News Staff

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Scientists say they've found hidden space in Great Pyramid of Giza

Scientists say they've found hidden space in Great Pyramid of Giza

Researchers used equipment that detects muons. Measuring the density of the tiny particles yielded an image of what's behind the pyramid walls with no damage to the ancient structure.
by The Associated Press

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Toxic. Sour. Atomic. Why we love to hate gross candy

Toxic. Sour. Atomic. Why we love to hate gross candy

Why does it seem like so many candies are trending toward the mouth-manglingly sour and the exuberantly repulsive, with names like Sour Smog Balls, gummy brains and oozing eyeballs, rotten egg or barf-flavored Jelly Belly jelly beans?
by Nadia Berenstein

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