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How chickens came to rule the cultural roost

How chickens came to rule the cultural roost

Andrew Lawler, author of "Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?," tells NPR's Scott Simon about the chicken's malleability, its religious symbolism and the most disturbing thing he learned while researching his book.

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DNR: Ice conditions inconsistent, dangerous

A mix of warm and cold weather across the state has created inconsistent ice on bodies of water.
by Martin Moylan

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Pedal Hub: Pedaling through winter

Pedal Hub: Pedaling through winter

This time, we'll continue our focus on winter riding and talk about the actual riding part, and we'll look into what determines whether biking will be a wedge or a bridge in your relationship.

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Westminster Forum: racial bias in criminal justice system

Bryan Stevenson speaking at the Westminster Town Hall Forum in Minneapolis November 25, 2014 about eliminating racial bias in the criminal justice system.

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8 Minnesota breweries to be thankful for

8 Minnesota breweries to be thankful for

A guide to the best Minnesota craft brews according to some of the biggest beer geeks in the state.
by Martha Lueders

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Fashion takes center stage in Minneapolis exhibits

Fashion takes center stage in Minneapolis exhibits

"Italian Style" at the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts celebrates 70 years of Italian fashion, while "The Fashion Show" at Weinstein Gallery highlights the work of fashion photographers.
by Marianne Combs

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Your winter car repair questions, answered

Your winter car repair questions, answered

What do you need to do to prep your car for winter or long road trips? Do you need snow tires?

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Once a flop, e-pulltab gambling quietly rebounds

Once a flop, e-pulltab gambling quietly rebounds

The electronic games are hitting financial targets for the first time since they debuted in 2012. Better technology and novel games are driving the surge, backers say.
by Tim Nelson

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