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DNR expects kills to jump during 2017 MN deer hunting season

DNR expects kills to jump during 2017 MN deer hunting season

Three years of "conservative" deer hunting regulations together with three relatively mild winters will mean lots of deer to hunt this fall in Minnesota, state conservation officials said Monday.
by MPR News Staff

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Appetites: Want to try Native American cooking? Start with cookies

Appetites: Want to try Native American cooking? Start with cookies

Chef Sean Sherman says those looking to try authentic Native American dishes should pay attention to where the ingredients come from. And those hoping to cook something on their own should start simple, with these sunflower cookies.
by MPR News Staff

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How to carve like a king this Halloween season

How to carve like a king this Halloween season

Pumpkins are a staple Halloween decoration and they provide family fun for the masses ... so long as you know how to carve them. Here are seven pro tips to help you carve and preserve the best pumpkins.
by Cassidy Kieck

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Lego unveils 'Women of NASA' set with astronauts, scientists

Lego unveils 'Women of NASA' set with astronauts, scientists

The 231-piece set features Sally Ride, the first American female astronaut, and Mae Jemison, the first black woman to travel in space. Also included in the set are figures of astronomer and educator Nancy Grace Roman and computer scientist Margaret Hamilton.
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities smelling a little funky this morning? Here's why

Twin Cities smelling a little funky this morning? Here's why

Stop checking your armpits. You didn't smell bad this morning. A temperature inversion "enhanced" the usual odors around the Twin Cities. It should be better around midday.
by MPR News Staff

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Curiosity does in bear cubs after escape from SD wildlife park

A man spotted the cubs lollygagging in his neighbor's yard about a block away from Bear Country on Sunday evening. After a sheriff's deputy responded, they decided to follow her around and even tried climbing onto the hood of her squad car.
by The Associated Press

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Anthony Bourdain urges Americans to 'value the things we eat'

In interview about his new documentary, "Wasted! The Story of Food Waste," the chef drives home the enormity of the problem and the importance of changing our perspective.
by Jeremy Hobson

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MEA weekend travel rush nears for Minnesotans with school-age kids

MEA weekend travel rush nears for Minnesotans with school-age kids

The state's annual teachers convention creates a four-day weekend for Minnesota students and their families in October. Many will be traveling this week, and MSP airport is urging people to be ready for the kid crush.
by Tim Nelson

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