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Lifestyle

Your last chance to see fall colors this weekend?

Your last chance to see fall colors this weekend?

Most of the state is past peak, but for a small corner of southeastern Minnesota it's still prime time for the reds and yellows.
by Nancy Yang

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Appetites: The Birchwood Cafe celebrates 20 years

Appetites: The Birchwood Cafe celebrates 20 years

A new cookbook details some of Birchwood's most popular recipes as well as historical highlights and select regional farmers.
by Tom Crann

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Entrepreneurs want to bring cat cafe to Twin Cities

Entrepreneurs want to bring cat cafe to Twin Cities

The cafe is still in the planning stages and doesn't have a firm location yet, but the co-founders want to find a location in Minneapolis, where cats would reside in a room separate from the cafe area.
by The Associated Press

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25 things to do for Halloween in the Twin Cities

25 things to do for Halloween in the Twin Cities

The amount of Halloween related events in October can be overwhelming. This list may be a good place to start.
by Vanessa Nyarko

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Photos: Bikes, mallets, balls and concrete make for heck of a game

Photos: Bikes, mallets, balls and concrete make for heck of a game

The Carnivore 4v4 bike polo tournament this weekend in Mankato was a combination of bikes, competition and hanging out with old friends -- who just happen to be swinging mallets at you.
by Jackson Forderer

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Airplane lovers get a new viewing space at MSP airport

Airplane lovers get a new viewing space at MSP airport

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's new aircraft viewing area is a publicly accessible spot that lets aviation enthusiasts watch takeoffs and landings without having to go through security.
by Riham Feshir

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Photos: Zombies invade Minneapolis for the 11th year

Photos: Zombies invade Minneapolis for the 11th year

The Zombie Pub Crawl took over downtown Minneapolis on Saturday night, with thousands of partiers dressed for the occasion coming to eat, listen to music and dance.
by Judy Griesedieck

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Buck Hill has big expansion plans under new owners

The new owners of the 61-year-old Burnsville property envision a year-round destination for training and entertainment.
by Vanessa Nyarko

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Here's where to see fall colors this weekend

Here's where to see fall colors this weekend

It's finally peak fall color season in central and southern Minnesota. Sadly, much of northern Minnesota is past its peak.
by MPR News Staff

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When the average wedding costs more than a car

When the average wedding costs more than a car

Lots of factors are driving up the average costs of weddings: inflation, the expectations of baby boomer parents and "Pinterest syndrome."
by Tracy Mumford

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