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Portions of Sakatah trail near Mankato to be revamped

The 39-mile Sakatah Singing Hills Trail stretching from Mankato to Faribault has been a magnet for bikers and walkers for decades, but a large portion of the trail near Mankato has become a biker's bane in recent years.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul's Snelling Avenue bridge over I-94 reopens Friday

The Snelling Avenue bridge over Interstate 94 is reopening a week ahead of schedule and comfortably ahead of the Minnesota State Fair.
by Tim Nelson

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Wheaties beer is unveiled: It's a Hefeweizen (duh)

Wheaties beer is unveiled: It's a Hefeweizen (duh)

For years, the Wheaties slogan -- "breakfast of champions" -- has been invoked by beer lovers who pop open an adult beverage before noon. Now the company's putting its name on a beer.

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Appetites: Cooking with local oils

Appetites: Cooking with local oils

The author of "Minnesota's Bounty: The Farmers Market Cookbook" says that local oils are a great complement for the fresh herbs that are available at farmers market and in backyards.
by MPR News Staff

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Sands of time: Beach etiquette of long ago

Sands of time: Beach etiquette of long ago

Lakeshore, riverside and seaside beaches in America today are democratic scenes -- level playing fields for folks of all stripes. Not so in summers past.
by Linton Weeks

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Ask-the-Vet: hot weather exercise, pet illness and more

Ask-the-Vet: hot weather exercise, pet illness and more

Veterinarian and author Justine Lee joins MPR News' Tom Weber in the studio to talk about the life of a crisis care vet and answer all pet-care questions.

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Appetites: Eating your way down Central Avenue

Appetites: Eating your way down Central Avenue

Central Avenue, from Interstate 694 to northeast Minneapolis, has dozens of eateries that represent a huge array of cuisines. The Heavy Table has been working its way down the street, meal by meal.
by Krystyna Pease

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Coach Kill talks epilepsy, a potential new facility and the upcoming season.

Coach Kill talks epilepsy, a potential new facility and the upcoming season.

Coach Kill discusses the difficulties of the public reaction to his epilepsy, the need for a new facility and the upcoming season opening September 3rd.

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