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June 20, 2017 7:42 AM

How your sandwich changed the world

What road did your lunch travel before it reached your plate? This video follows a BLT from the fields where it began its journey.

by NPR Staff

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June 16, 2017 11:04 AM

Don't make me turn this car around! Father's Day weekend traffic woes

MnDOT's Twin Cities and statewide weekend road construction maps aren't that terrible. Still, maybe dad should let someone else drive. Here's your guide.

by MPR News Staff

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June 15, 2017 3:03 PM

Homebrewers from around the world gather in Mpls. to compete, and trade notes

This weekend, the American Homebrewers Association is hosting Homebrew Con, where homebrewers and beer-enthusiasts meet to expand their brewing skills and compete -- all in good spirits.

by Danielle Wong

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June 15, 2017 11:04 AM

Listen: Paula Poundstone and 'The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness'

A comedian and author shares field-notes from several years of experiments on happiness.

by Kerri Miller

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June 14, 2017 4:38 PM

Appetites: Recipes fresh from the 10,000 lakes

Food writer Keane Amdahl has a new book all about cooking with freshwater fish.

by MPR News Staff

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June 14, 2017 3:14 PM

In storm season, mobile home park tenants seek better shelter

Minnesota law requires most mobile home parks to have storm shelters, but it's often up to residents to make sure their landlords follow that law.

by Matt Sepic

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June 13, 2017 4:00 PM

Your severe weather survival guide

MPR News has compiled this guide for staying safe in warm-weather storms.

by Cody Nelson, MPR News Staff and Jeyca Maldonado-Medina

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June 13, 2017 8:57 AM

Dog owners walk 22 minutes more per day. And yes, it counts as exercise

A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death.

by Allison Aubrey

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June 13, 2017 8:24 AM

This baker makes internet trolls eat their words -- literally

Tempted to respond back to internet harassers? New York City baker Kat Thek does just that. Her company, Troll Cakes, will find your perpetrator and send them a cake with their words written on it.

by Noor Wazwaz