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Cooked up after a Hillary Clinton gaffe, the first spouse cookie battle is back

Cooked up after a Hillary Clinton gaffe, the first spouse cookie battle is back

This year, it's Bill Clinton vs. Melania Trump in Family Circle magazine's presidential cookie competition -- though some say the whole idea of the contest is antiquated.

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Photos: Racing to hit highway speeds, on a longboard

Photos: Racing to hit highway speeds, on a longboard

The longboard -- the skateboard's longer, heavier cousin -- is a popular a mode of transportation for some city and campus dwellers. Now, though, some longboarders are using them for sport, heading down hills at high speeds.

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Sex? More millennials are saying 'meh'

Sex? More millennials are saying 'meh'

Despite the "hook-up" narrative millennials are having less sex than the generations before them.
by MPR News Staff

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National Park Service celebrates 100 years

National Park Service celebrates 100 years

On August 25, the National Park Service celebrates 100 years. Tom looks at how national parks have shaped our lives and explores why national parks remain an often unknown resource to diverse communities.

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Hot enough for you? Cool off with a brief history of frozen treats

Hot enough for you? Cool off with a brief history of frozen treats

The Roman Emperor Nero was said to enjoy snow topped with honey. Persians liked to drink sharbate over ice. But a scientific discovery in the 1500s paved the way for our modern ice creams.

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St. Paul soccer stadium wins crucial council vote

St. Paul soccer stadium wins crucial council vote

St. Paul is another step closer to building a new soccer stadium, with a City Council vote Wednesday approving its site plan.
by Matt Sepic

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Appetites: A chef's version of ice cream

Appetites: A chef's version of ice cream

Some people like hot fudge and pecans on their sundaes. But a Minneapolis chef has people lining up in uptown to top their frozen treats with things like curried peanuts and extra virgin olive oil.
by MPR News Staff

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4 eateries one top Twin Cities chef can't do without

4 eateries one top Twin Cities chef can't do without

Best Thai? Biggest surprise? Good, cheap eats? Sameh Wadi, chef at World Street Kitchen and Saffron Restaurant, shared some of his favorite Twin Cities area dining spots with MPR News.
by MPR News Staff

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Duluth rowers scull forward, try to recapture heyday

Duluth rowers scull forward, try to recapture heyday

The Duluth Rowing Club has dozens of young members, a new boathouse and is launching some into college crew careers.
by Dan Kraker

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