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Lifestyle

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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Appetites: What's new with CSAs?

Appetites: What's new with CSAs?

Minnesota is known as the state of hockey, but it could also be called the state of community supported agriculture. Minnesota has more CSA farms than any other state.
by Krystyna Pease

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Future Work documentary: Could a robot do your job?

Future Work documentary: Could a robot do your job?

Documentary, "FutureWork: How Technology Will Redefine the Culture of Work." What kinds of jobs will be available in the next 50 years? Will they be done by humans, or computers and machines? Former Labor Sec. Robert Reich and Susan Hassler of IEEE Spectrum host this National Science Foundation special.

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Pedal Hub: What's our mission?

Pedal Hub: What's our mission?

We've been coming at you for 42 episodes. Now, it's time to park our bikes and reflect on our mission.

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Gimme shelter? Weather looking better for Rolling Stones show

Gimme shelter? Weather looking better for Rolling Stones show

Tonight's Rolling Stones concert in Minneapolis will continue as scheduled as long as lightning stays away. But latest reports suggest that the rain might even cooperate.
by Jon Collins

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Pedal Hub: Don't be a jerk

Pedal Hub: Don't be a jerk

Bike path behavior and pedal pubs are occupying the Pedal Hubbers and their special guest, Bob Collins, writer of the NewsCut blog for MPR News.

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