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Lifestyle

Appetites: Is craft beer the new wine?

Appetites: Is craft beer the new wine?

Breweries are pushing into new markets with more complex, ambitious beers.
by MPR News Staff

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IQ2 debate: Will video games make us smarter?

IQ2 debate: Will video games make us smarter?

Some people say video games teach valuable skills and improve problem-solving ability. Others say the multi-billion dollar gaming industry desensitizes its users to violence and encourages anti-social behavior. The Intelligence Squared debate motion is: "Video games will make us smarter."
by MPR News Staff

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Can you catch a walleye in the Twin Cities? You betcha

Can you catch a walleye in the Twin Cities? You betcha

Minnesota's fishing season is underway, and much of the attention turns to the hot spots for anglers in greater Minnesota, but a growing number of people are fishing on smaller lakes in the Twin Cities metro.
by MPR News Staff

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With new park, St. Cloud remembers first slaves -- and those who spoke out

With new park, St. Cloud remembers first slaves -- and those who spoke out

St. Cloud's newest park will be named for Mary Butler and her son, who are believed to be the first slaves in St. Cloud. Mayor Dave Kleis says the park is a way to remember St. Cloud's past and honor all of its residents.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Dayton hopes to boost the Mississippi's image as fishing mecca

Dayton hopes to boost the Mississippi's image as fishing mecca

Next weekend, the Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener will take place on the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, the first time this city has hosted the event in its 70-year history.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Film and food: Sharing the stories of immigrants with conservative America

Film and food: Sharing the stories of immigrants with conservative America

The husband-and-wife duo behind the Perennial Plate, a weekly web-based program showcasing sustainable food and farming practices, believe in the power of a meal combined with storytelling to bring people together.
by Sarah Henry

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In dairy-obsessed Wisconsin, plan just too 'gouda' to fail

In dairy-obsessed Wisconsin, plan just too 'gouda' to fail

The Wisconsin Legislature has agreed to make cheese the official dairy product of the state, which produces more than 3 billion pounds of cheese per year. That's more than any other U.S. state.
by The Associated Press

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