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Lifestyle

When streetcars ruled Duluth streets

When streetcars ruled Duluth streets

In a new book, author and train enthusiast Aaron Isaacs extensively details the history of the bygone trolley era.

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If Minnesota isn't in the Midwest, what's our identity?

If Minnesota isn't in the Midwest, what's our identity?

Some Minnesotans say it's time to stop labeling our region the Midwest. How should we identify ourselves?

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Behind the scenes in Minnesota's grandest homes

Behind the scenes in Minnesota's grandest homes

In his new book, "Minnesota's Own: Preserving Our Grand Homes," Larry Millett and photographer Matt Schmitt bring us into 22 houses from around Minnesota that have been restored and preserved.
by Cathy Wurzer and Jim Bickal

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How do you describe Minnesota’s identity?

At 11:00a.m. on Tuesday The Daily Circuit will discuss your perception of Minnesota's identity, the reality and how it's changing.
by Michael Olson

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Why the 'invasivores' haven't pounced on bear meat

Why the 'invasivores' haven't pounced on bear meat

Bear is a traditional American food, but the omnivore's meat isn't going to become a staple at the dinner table anytime soon.
by David Sommerstein

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Slopes open early thanks to November cold snap

Slopes open early thanks to November cold snap

The last time skiers braved the slopes at Lutsen Mountains in mid-November was 1998.
by John Enger

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Pedal Hub: Major Taylor Bicycling Club

Pedal Hub: Major Taylor Bicycling Club

This time, we're joined by the founder of the premier African American biking club in the upper midwest to discuss biking in the black community. And, do some of us have mileage tracker dependency issues?

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Appetites: Marcus Samuelsson on the art of leftovers

Appetites: Marcus Samuelsson on the art of leftovers

Samuelsson is a television fixture, appearing on shows like "Chopped" and "Iron Chef." His new book shares the recipes he cooks at home.
by Tom Crann

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As designed, hunters bag fewer deer on opening weekend

As designed, hunters bag fewer deer on opening weekend

The most conservative hunting season in more than two decades is designed to rebuild deer populations across much of the Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Target, Best Buy opening earlier to Thanksgiving Day shoppers

Target, Best Buy opening earlier to Thanksgiving Day shoppers

Target will join other big retailers in opening stores at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day -- two hours earlier than the retailer welcomed customers last year. Best Buy will open at 5 p.m.
by Martin Moylan

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