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Lifestyle

The history of the 'golf clap'

The history of the 'golf clap'

This deliberately quiet applause -- necessary because loud noises are distracting to players -- dates back centuries.
by Tracy Mumford and Nancy Yang

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Where to see fall colors this week

Where to see fall colors this week

Head up north stat if you're in the mood for some fall beauty this weekend.
by Nancy Yang

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When Mrs. Eisele took Manhattan: Big city failed to awe Minnesota journalist

When Mrs. Eisele took Manhattan: Big city failed to awe Minnesota journalist

In 1936, Country Home magazine sent its "rural correspondent of the year" Susan Eisele on a trip to NYC. With a 6-week-old in tow, she soaked up the city and hit it off with hard-bitten newspapermen.
by Kitty Eisele

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Appetites: Minnesota's best hot sauces

Appetites: Minnesota's best hot sauces

The Twin Cities hot sauce scene is growing, says City Pages food writer Mecca Bos.
by MPR News Staff

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Chill out: Stress can override benefits of healthy eating

Chill out: Stress can override benefits of healthy eating

Stress takes a toll on our bodies. And a new study suggests stress can diminish the benefits of healthier food choices. But, experts say a range of strategies can help people cope with stress.
by Allison Aubrey

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Where to see fall colors this week

Where to see fall colors this week

Northwestern Minnesota remains the best spot to see changing leaves this weekend, with that corner of the state approaching 50 to 75 percent turned.
by Nancy Yang

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Appetites: Pears, or 'apples 2.0'

For lots of Minnesotans, fall is a time for all things apples. But there's another tree fruit that doesn't get as much attention as maybe it should.
by MPR News Staff

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3,000-year-old cooking fail found at Danish dig site

3,000-year-old cooking fail found at Danish dig site

Archaeologists have found the glassy remains of burnt cheese in an ancient pot. It seems trial and error is a timeless method to the madness of creating good food.
by Marius Stankiewicz

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Bass tournament on Mille Lacs Lake gives tourism a boost

Bass tournament on Mille Lacs Lake gives tourism a boost

A $1 million purse is up for grabs this weekend as Mille Lacs Lake hosts the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship, a tournament that's expected to give a badly needed $3 million boost to the local tourism economy.
by Associated Press

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