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Appetites: Celebrating cornmeal and dried corn delights

Appetites: Celebrating cornmeal and dried corn delights

Cookbook author Beth Dooley is particularly partial to the Mandan Bride variety. "It makes lovely polenta and a terrific cornbread," she says.
by Tom Crann

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No selfie stump, but Paul Bunyan Park renovation nearly done

No selfie stump, but Paul Bunyan Park renovation nearly done

It's been nearly four months since work at Bemidji's Paul Bunyan Park halted amid local outcry. Crews are now rushing to lay concrete before winter.
by John Enger

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1.3M bicycles recalled over front wheel lever defect

Bicycles involved in the recall have front disc brakes and a quick-release lever on the hub.
by Jon Collins

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Muskie-walleye war on NW Minnesota lake snags DNR

Muskie-walleye war on NW Minnesota lake snags DNR

Critics say stocking muskie in Otter Tail County's Pelican Lake hurts walleye fishing. The DNR says there's no proof. The questions, however, are pulling the agency waist deep into another Minnesota fish fight.
by Dan Gunderson

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Waterfowl hunting season opens; DNR testing for bird flu

Waterfowl hunting season opens; DNR testing for bird flu

Waterfowl numbers in North America this year are above the 30-year average. DNR crews will test the migrating birds for avian influenza, with a focus on western and central Minnesota.
by Dan Gunderson

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Home repair tips: Preparing for winter

Home inspector John Trostle and contractor Samantha Strong discuss how to button up your home for the winter and other home improvement topics.

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Appetites: A visual masterclass from a master chef

Appetites: A visual masterclass from a master chef

The creative process behind innovative food is on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

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