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Lifestyle

Photos: Classic cars take us back in time

Photos: Classic cars take us back in time

The show is expected to draw about 100,000 people from across the United States, Canada and even a few folks from overseas who shipped their cars to take part.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Appetites: Sweetening up to Minnesota Rum

Appetites: Sweetening up to Minnesota Rum

Most commonly associated with tropical places like Cuba and Puerto Rico, production of the sweet liquor has started to spread north -- Minnesota north.
by Kara Tabor

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Pedal Hub: Sizing up women cyclists

Pedal Hub: Sizing up women cyclists

Going to a bike shop isn't always a pleasant experience, especially if you're a woman. It's created a business opportunity.

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Pedal Hub: Live with the Gear Junkie

Pedal Hub: Live with the Gear Junkie

The Pedal Hubbers and special guest Stephen Regenold, founder of the online outdoor gear publication "Gear Junkie," held court in front of a live audience at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

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Appetites: Best new burgers and brews

Appetites: Best new burgers and brews

Many of us know the local classics by heart. But in recent years, the chef-driven restaurant and craft brewing booms have brought a lot of innovation to both areas.

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Georgia's giant clay pots hold an 8,000-year-old secret to great wine

Georgia's giant clay pots hold an 8,000-year-old secret to great wine

Ancient vessels sidelined by the industrial wine production dictated by seven decades of Soviet rule are making a comeback.

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Pitmasters embrace new barbecue truth: Rested meat is sublime

Don't serve the barbecue fresh from the smoker or grill. "All cooked meat benefits from holding," says Jeff Savell, professor of meat science at Texas A&M University.
by Jim Shahin

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Jay Cooke State Park turns 100

The park will mark its upcoming anniversary with a series of special events on Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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Chimps are no chumps: Give them an oven, they'll learn to cook

Chimps are no chumps: Give them an oven, they'll learn to cook

Researchers gave chimps a device that appeared to cook like an oven. The findings bolster the argument that our ancestors began cooking soon after learning to control fire.
by Jon Hamilton

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