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February 2, 2015 2:00 PM

A Beautiful World: Synesthesia and tasting the London Underground

James Wannerton has a neurological condition called "lexical-gustatory synesthesia," which allows him to taste sound.

by Heather McElhatton

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January 31, 2015 6:00 AM

Super Bowl party recipes to help you win on game day

The big game on Sunday calls for big eats and big appetites.

by MPR News Staff

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January 30, 2015 2:35 PM

Feathers ruffled over backyard chicken changes

Chickens are getting some serious political attention in Minneapolis -- and it's more than mindless squawking.

by Jon Collins

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January 30, 2015 6:13 AM

Minnesota Zoo asking lawmakers for $1.5M amid budget crisis

A projected budget shortfall could force the Minnesota Zoo to go beyond layoffs and close some of its exhibits this year.

by The Associated Press

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January 29, 2015 11:19 AM

Pedal Hub: What makes a business bike friendly?

Is it in an employer's interest to become a BFB (bike-friendly business)?

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January 29, 2015 6:21 AM

And so we meet, again: Why the workday is so filled with meetings

The average American office worker spends more than nine hours of every week preparing for, or attending, project update meetings, according to a new survey.

by Yuki Noguchi

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January 29, 2015 12:00 AM

Intelligence Squared debate: Is Amazon a friend to readers?

A debate from NPR's Intelligence Squared series about the value of books. Four experts debate the motion, "Amazon is a reader's friend." Attorney and the best-selling author of legal thrillers Scott Turow is one of the debaters, as they explore the future of book publishing and the best way to serve readers.