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It takes a village to determine the origins of an African proverb

Hillary Clinton mentioned the "village" saying. Cory Booker warned of the dangers of going it alone. Are these really African proverbs, as the speakers claim? We ask the experts.
by Joel Goldberg

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Life in the park: Finding meaning in Park Service work

Life in the park: Finding meaning in Park Service work

For many National Park Service employees, the pay is seasonal and not great. The hours can be long and tedious. But for many, there's a big payoff in dedicating their days to nature.
by Nathan Rott

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Sweet corn for dinner? Minnesota harvest season arrives

Sweet corn for dinner? Minnesota harvest season arrives

Corn on the cob is a staple of summer eating, but the sweet corn harvest is about more than roadside stands. It's a huge Minnesota industry. Early reports point to a very good crop.
by Mark Steil

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Rochester launches Nice Ride bike program

Rochester launches Nice Ride bike program

Rochester is the fourth Minnesota city to offer the bike sharing service.
by Amanda Furru

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Appetites: The perfect homemade pie

Appetites: The perfect homemade pie

Amy Thielen says it's time to get get back to basics with pie-making.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota author's guide to a bee-friendly backyard

Minnesota author's guide to a bee-friendly backyard

With Minnesota beekeepers reporting they lost half of their bee colonies last year, some people are looking for ways to help pollinators thrive. A new book offers advice for urban gardeners.
by Euan Kerr

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I-94 St. Paul shutdown tops Twin Cities weekend road woes

I-94 St. Paul shutdown tops Twin Cities weekend road woes

Interstate 94 closes in both directions tonight through Sunday afternoon between Lexington Parkway and Interstate 35E. So sigh deeply, then read the rest of the weekend road work hassles.
by MPR News Staff

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