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October 20, 2015 11:00 AM

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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October 20, 2015 4:00 AM

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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October 19, 2015 12:18 PM

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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October 19, 2015 7:30 AM

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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October 16, 2015 11:18 AM

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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October 16, 2015 4:00 AM

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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October 15, 2015 1:22 PM

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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October 15, 2015 10:00 AM

In southeast Minnesota, an autumn display of quiet beauty

Photographer Brian Peterson set out to discover the wonder of Minnesota's four corners -- one for each season -- during a calendar year. A new book showcases his journey and the state.

by Ann Arbor Miller

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October 14, 2015 2:57 PM

Appetites: 5 things to know about beer made with fresh hops

Fresh hops have gone from a niche experiment to a staple. Almost half of the breweries in Minnesota are experimenting with fresh hops in some way this season.

by Tom Crann