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Bloomington music man, 101, revives his love songs from 1930s

Bloomington music man, 101, revives his love songs from 1930s

In the 1930s, David Dole wrote love songs -- but he didn't write out the musical notes. Now, with the help of his son and several friends, Dole is creating sheet music for those songs.
by Britta Greene

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Don't mess with my stuffing: Thanksgiving's most hotly debated dish

Don't mess with my stuffing: Thanksgiving's most hotly debated dish

Thanksgiving for most people in America means family, turkey and stuffing. We asked NPR's readers what stuffing they make. Turns out there's a lot of passion and variety when it comes to stuffing.
by Bonny Wolf

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Can't find a Patti LaBelle pie? Make your own!

Can't find a Patti LaBelle pie? Make your own!

Sweet potato pies are such a deep cultural touchstone, most black cookbooks will include one in their recipe index. Here are a few good recipes you can try while Wal-Mart restocks the shelves.
by Karen Grigsby Bates

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In 'The Nordic Cookbook,' an in-depth take on region's diverse cuisine

In 'The Nordic Cookbook,' an in-depth take on region's diverse cuisine

Looking for a recipe for pickled herring or blood pancakes cooked in reindeer fat? Chef Magnus Nilsson's The Nordic Cookbook has these recipes and nearly 700 others.

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Lonely Planet on the best place to visit in 2016

Lonely Planet on the best place to visit in 2016

The guidebook publisher has picked a southern African country as their top destination in the new year.
by MPR News Staff

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Appetites: Celebrating local food in 'Winter's Kitchen'

Appetites: Celebrating local food in 'Winter's Kitchen'

In her new book, Beth Dooley shows us how to enjoy local food all year round, even in the depths of winter.
by Krystyna Pease

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Cats invade G-20 summit stage

Cats invade G-20 summit stage

Unimpressed with their rarefied surroundings, the cats eventually wandered off.

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Black Friday freebie: Minnesota state parks waive entry fee

Black Friday freebie: Minnesota state parks waive entry fee

Tired of spending cash on Black Friday? Spend some time outdoors, then. Minnesota officials say entrance fees to all 76 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will be waived Nov. 27.
by MPR News Staff

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