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Is a no-meat world really better?

Is a no-meat world really better?

It is clear that less meat is good morally and environmentally, but no meat may not be as good as some may think, says blogger Marcelo Gleiser.
by Marcelo Gleiser

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6 Minn. state parks where the mosquitoes aren't so horrible

6 Minn. state parks where the mosquitoes aren't so horrible

If you love the great outdoors but the bugs, well, bug you, you're in luck. There are a handful of state parks in southeastern Minnesota where you're less likely to be terrorized by the biting insects. Thank the (lack of) glaciers.
by Nancy Yang

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What does it take to move a 10-story tree a couple of city blocks?

What does it take to move a 10-story tree a couple of city blocks?

That answer, as seen Sunday in Boise, Idaho: $300,000 and a lot of determination. St. Luke's Health System, which moved the historic sequoia, says it "was never even an option" to cut it down.
by Colin Dwyer

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Appetites: Amazing food in unassuming places

The best bites in the food world are often found in the most unassuming places, according to food critic Mecca Bos.
by MPR News Staff

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Are more toll roads in Minnesota's future?

Are more toll roads in Minnesota's future?

State lawmakers want MnDOT to study toll roads. It's an idea that seems in line with President Donald Trump's vision for transportation, but some state leaders say toll roads aren't the answer for Minnesota.
by Brian Bakst

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A black bear is charging at you. What should you do now?

A black bear is charging at you. What should you do now?

In the wake of two fatal black bear attacks in Alaska, a Minnesota DNR bear expert says Minnesotans have very little to worry about. But if you do run into a bear, here are some tips.
by John Enger

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Photos: State Fair's newest eats smush a lot of stuff together

Photos: State Fair's newest eats smush a lot of stuff together

This year's 31 new menu items range from sweet to savory to somewhat questionable. One of the new sandwiches was quickly renamed after backlash over it's anti-Semitic connotations.
by Tim Nelson and Nancy Yang

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