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February 13, 2015 12:00 AM

Documentary: 'Love or Fear: The Great American Think-Off'

A documentary about the lost art of civil debate. The "Great American Think-Off" in New York Mills, Minnesota. 2014 topic: "Love or Fear: Which Motivates Us More?" Documentary produced by Evan Johnson.

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February 12, 2015 11:05 AM

Pedal Hub: A pedaling potpourri

This year's "Stupor Bowl," the health benefits of biking, cycling confessions...they're all up for discussion in this week's episode.

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February 12, 2015 6:11 AM

North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Texas tickets win $564M Powerball jackpot

The $564.1 million jackpot was the third-largest in Powerball history and the fifth-largest U.S. lottery prize. The jackpot now goes back to $40 million.

by The Associated Press

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February 12, 2015 6:00 AM

Why hot chocolate might be more American than apple pie

George Washington drank hot chocolate for breakfast, according to historians.

by Jordan Calmes

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February 12, 2015 12:00 AM

Aspen Ideas Festival: David Brooks 'character' speech

New York Times columnist and NPR commentator David Brooks said in his 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival lecture that we live in a competitive, technological and publicity-seeking culture. He suggests there are some values that can serve as an antidote or "counter-culture." Those values are honesty, humility, self-control and courage.

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February 11, 2015 3:45 PM

Appetites: Global competition, local flavor

Gavin Kaysen, executive chef and owner of the Spoon and Stable Restaurant in Minneapolis, shares firsthand insights about the world's most prestigious cooking competition, the Bocuse d'Or.

by Tom Crann

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February 11, 2015 12:00 AM

Leif Enger on importance of reading for pleasure

Leif Enger's debut novel, "Peace Like a River" was named one of Time magazine's top five books of the year in 2001.

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February 5, 2015 1:26 PM

Pedal Hub: Taking storytelling for a spin

'Spinning Stories' combines the resurgence of storytelling and the growing popularity of biking into a unique arts happening.

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February 4, 2015 1:30 PM

Appetites: 6 (firsthand) morsels about Cuban food

Beth Dooley, author of "Minnesota's Bounty: The Farmers Market Cookbook," recently returned from a weeklong trip to Cuba. She shares a few observations and a recipe for black bean soup.

by Tom Crann