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The duck dynasty continues: A Hautman wins the stamp contest, again

The duck dynasty continues: A Hautman wins the stamp contest, again

Bob Hautman from Delano won the contest with his acrylic painting of a pair of mallards. Hautman's win this year makes it the 13th time he or one of his brothers have graced the duck stamps with their art.
by The Associated Press

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I-94 east closure tops Twin Cities weekend road woes

I-94 east closure tops Twin Cities weekend road woes

Last weekend it was westbound I-94. This weekend it's eastbound I-94 that will close between I-694 and I-394. Here's your guide to the driving hassles you'll find here and across the state.
by MPR News Staff

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'Engineering marvel': New bridge brings excitement to the Iron Range

'Engineering marvel': New bridge brings excitement to the Iron Range

The new 200-foot tall U.S. Highway 53 bridge over an abandoned iron ore pit next to the city of Virginia is the tallest in the state. It was built to make away for the expansion of a nearby operating taconite mine.
by Dan Kraker

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Head north, west for the best fall colors this weekend

Head north, west for the best fall colors this weekend

Hayes Lake State Park is one place you may want to visit -- and fast. Drought conditions appear to be accelerating and cutting short the fall color season in the park, the DNR says. Many aspens are already yellow or have started dropping dried leaves.
by Nancy Yang

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At bug-eating festival, kids crunch down on the food of the future

At bug-eating festival, kids crunch down on the food of the future

The United Nations estimates that by 2050, the planet's 9 billion people will need to rely on bugs as a critical source of protein. Chefs and scientists are trying to get children on board early.
by Melissa Banigan

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Appetites: An indigenous foods movement

Appetites: An indigenous foods movement

Sean Sherman is starting a nonprofit to share Native American food traditions more widely.
by MPR News Staff

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Lawmakers grill Public Safety staffers over license problems

Lawmakers grill Public Safety staffers over license problems

A legislative panel wanted answers Monday about the problems in a new computer system for vehicle licensing and registration.
by Tim Pugmire

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5 things you can't miss at Minnesota's newest state park

5 things you can't miss at Minnesota's newest state park

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is opening Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park on Tuesday, the first new state park in 25 years.
by Cassidy Kieck

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Met Council rejects all Southwest light rail bids as too costly

Met Council rejects all Southwest light rail bids as too costly

Officials say all four bids to build the Minneapolis-to-Eden Prairie line were too high. Rebidding will delay the project four months and push back the opening to 2022.
by Tim Nelson

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