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DNR: No walleye keepers, no mid-summer walleye fishing on Mille Lacs

DNR: No walleye keepers, no mid-summer walleye fishing on Mille Lacs

The walleye restrictions are intended to help rebuild the fishery on the iconic lake, state officials said. But they're likely to anger resort owners and outfitters who depend on walleye business.
by Bill Wareham and Kirsti Marohn

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Who's happy, who's not: Norway tops list, U.S. falls

Who's happy, who's not: Norway tops list, U.S. falls

The United States was 14th in the latest World Happiness Report, down from No. 13 last year. Over the years Americans steadily have been rating themselves less happy.
by The Associated Press

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Duluth hopes broken blue bridge will soon rise to the occasion

Duluth hopes broken blue bridge will soon rise to the occasion

The drawbridge that's connected Duluth's convention center and the Canal Park entertainment district for 26 years fails regularly, frustrating pedestrians and politicians. But a fix is near.
by Dan Kraker

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California deserts are in 'super bloom' thanks to a wet winter

A rainy winter has brought an early spring to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Southern California. Wildflowers are in bloom. How can seeds survive years of drought and then put on such a display?
by NPR Staff

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Health concerns could bring timeout for new rubberized playgrounds

There's a new drive in the Minnesota Legislature to get answers about what's in the crumb rubber pellets on sports fields and playgrounds and whether they pose any health risks.
by Brian Bakst

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Appetites: Stop wasting your food (or at least do it less often)

Appetites: Stop wasting your food (or at least do it less often)

For food author Beth Dooley, a lot of food waste can be avoided with just a little imagination. She shared some tips on All Things Considered.
by MPR News Staff

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2 Minnesota chefs up for James Beard awards

2 Minnesota chefs up for James Beard awards

Steven Brown of Tilia and Jorge Guzman of Brewer's Table at Surly Brewing Co., both of Minneapolis, were named Best Chef: Midwest finalists Wednesday.
by Nancy Yang

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Writer says NCAA is a cartel making billions

Writer says NCAA is a cartel making billions

On the eve of the NCAA basketball tournament, Joe Nocera concludes that the NCAA is nothing more than a cartel whose rules are fundamentally designed to ensure that the players have no money, no rights and no power.
by MPR News Staff

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Time marches on, with a little bit more skip this weekend

Time marches on, with a little bit more skip this weekend

You'll lose an hour's sleep Saturday night, but gain more evening light in the months ahead, when the weather warms and you want to be outdoors.
by Associated Press

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