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Some Minnesota towns still struggling with flooding, aftermath

Some Minnesota towns still struggling with flooding, aftermath

Nearly a week after torrential rains fell across a huge swath of the state, parts of east-central Minnesota are still trying to cope with floodwaters and the damage they've caused.
by John Enger

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Appetites: Three food trucks not to miss this summer

Appetites: Three food trucks not to miss this summer

Keep your eyes peeled this summer for the, sometimes elusive, restaurants on wheels. Food trucks have begun to roll into the Twin Cities bringing with them unique dishes, old favorites and new experiences.
by MPR News Staff

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Slice, dice, chop or julienne: Does the cut change the flavor?

Slice, dice, chop or julienne: Does the cut change the flavor?

When it comes to produce, the answer is yes, experts tell us. But the reasons are complicated -- and sometimes mysterious even to restaurant critics, chefs and food scientists.
by Carolyn Beans

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Future of St. Paul's floating theater uncertain

Since 1958, the U's theater department has been staging summer productions aboard a vessel moored on the Mississippi River. But this summer's show will be the U's last float on the boat.
by The Associated Press

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We could all use a vacation right now; firms staffing up to help

We could all use a vacation right now; firms staffing up to help

Travel experts had been predicting that summer 2016 would bring out our desire to take vacations and have fun. The latest jobs report confirms it: Employers are hiring to help you enjoy the season.
by Marilyn Geewax

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National Park daguerreotypes invite viewers to 'merge with the land'

National Park daguerreotypes invite viewers to 'merge with the land'

Photographer Binh Danh melds early photographic materials and timeless landscapes to produce ethereal images of national parks. He says it's his hope that viewers "see themselves in the picture."
by Neda Ulaby

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