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Where to see fall colors this weekend

Where to see fall colors this weekend

Minnesota's majestic fall color show has begun. Portions of northwestern Minnesota are already 25 to 50 percent turned.
by Nancy Yang

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Appetites: Sugar industry apparently funded fat-blaming research

In the battle between sugar and fat over which is worse for you, sugar apparently had money in the fight.

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Who says you can't train a cat? A book of tips for feline-human harmony

Who says you can't train a cat? A book of tips for feline-human harmony

In "The Trainable Cat," feline behavior specialist Sarah Ellis explains how you can train your kitty to come on command, take medicine and stop waking you up in the middle of the night.

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A real duck dynasty: Minnesota brothers dominate stamp contest

A real duck dynasty: Minnesota brothers dominate stamp contest

Call them the New York Yankees of the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. Minnesota brothers Joe, Bob and Jim Hautman talked with MPR News about their long, winning history in the federal stamp art competition.
by MPR News Staff

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I-35E closure tops Twin Cities weekend road woes

I-35E closure tops Twin Cities weekend road woes

No need to agonize this weekend about the speed limit on that stretch of I-35E south of downtown St. Paul. It will be closed. Here's your guide to the weekend's driving hassles.
by MPR News Staff

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Yosemite grows in largest expansion since 1949

Yosemite grows in largest expansion since 1949

The new addition to the park, a stretch of land along the western boundary of Yosemite, has historically been used for logging and cattle grazing.

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Minnesota's fall beauty: when, where to see this year's colors

Minnesota's fall beauty: when, where to see this year's colors

With summer officially in the rearview mirror, it's time to start planning those fall color road trips. We may be in for a good show this year.
by Nancy Yang

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The Choco Taco: Investigating the mystery behind a classic American treat

The Choco Taco: Investigating the mystery behind a classic American treat

Food writer Jason Cohen took a deep dive into the history of the Choco Taco and how it is inspiring high-end chefs and ice cream vendors across the country.

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Fulfilling a promise in stone: Pipestone National Monument

Fulfilling a promise in stone: Pipestone National Monument

The Pipestone National Monument, the oldest of Minnesota's National Park units, is a living intersection of history, native culture and a promise.
by William Lager

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