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Southern Minn. residents fight to save state park golf course

Southern Minn. residents fight to save state park golf course

The DNR's plans to close its nine-hole course at Fort Ridgely State Park has neighbors worried about losing a potential tourist draw. They're trying to save it and lawmakers are being tugged into the fight.
by Brian Bakst

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Urban myth proves true: Grammar vigilante is fixing UK signs

The man has not been identified but he told BBC that he doesn't consider his alterations of signs and store fronts to be a crime. He says the real crime is putting apostrophes in the wrong places to begin with.
by The Associated Press

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With one large breath, Dandelion is blown out of Crayola's 24 pack

With one large breath, Dandelion is blown out of Crayola's 24 pack

The time has come to say goodbye to Dandelion, one of two yellow crayons in Crayola's 24-count pack. It will go into retirement and the Crayola Hall of Fame.
by Wynne Davis

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Mpls. leaders aim to make Hennepin Ave. downtown safer

Mpls. leaders aim to make Hennepin Ave. downtown safer

"We cannot simply arrest our way out of this challenge. While the presence of law enforcement remains an important piece of maintaining livability on Hennepin Avenue, it cannot by itself make Hennepin Avenue feel safe," Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges said.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Appetites: A guide to warm-weather wine

Appetites: A guide to warm-weather wine

The senior editor of Growler Magazine offered a guide to rose wine, broken down by region, style, taste and food pairings.
by MPR News Staff

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The uncertain future of science funding

President Trump's proposed budget plan calls for major cuts to the NIH, EPA and others. Two experts speak with Chris Farrell about the potential impact this budget might have on scientific research.
by Chris Farrell and Marcheta Fornoff

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Beer brewers test a taboo, recycling water after it was used in homes

Beer brewers test a taboo, recycling water after it was used in homes

When a brewery made a beer made from recycled water, at least one headline asked, "Would You Drink It?" After trying it, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer declared the Full Circle Pale Ale "fantastic."

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