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November 19, 2013 11:03 AM

A history of Minnesota breweries, in GIFs

Brewing has long been an important presence in the state, well before the recent "beer boom." See a map that tells the story.

by Molly Bloom

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November 18, 2013 7:30 AM

MSG, seasoned for a comeback

Umami, that savory fifth taste, has become a sought-after flavor in the culinary scene, but the food additive that embodies it hasn't fared so well. Invented in 1908, vilified in the '70s, monosodium glutamate may be poised to ride the umami wave back to glory.

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November 17, 2013 9:53 AM

Bike evangelist wants to put more riders in the low seat

Recumbent bikes are said to be much more comfortable to ride than traditional bikes, but they're also more expensive. One Wisconsin man hopes to make the low-riding bikes more affordable by building them out of conventional bike parts.

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November 16, 2013 1:41 PM

Deer hunters can donate kill to food shelves

Minnesota's deer hunters can once again donate their kill to food shelves around the state.

by Julie Siple

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November 15, 2013 9:13 AM

Grand Marais couple completes epic wilderness journey

Grand Marais, Minn., couple paddled, dog sledded, and hiked 11,647 miles across North America.

by Michael Olson

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November 14, 2013 9:48 AM

State picks 10 highway projects to share $300 million

Gov. Mark Dayton and Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle announced 10 highway construction projects today that will fall under a $300 million funding measure that lawmakers passed earlier this year. The “Corridors of Commerce” program list includes improvements to I-94 near Rogers, two sections of Highway 14 in southern Minnesota, Highway 34 between Read more →

by Tim Pugmire

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November 13, 2013 1:37 PM

Appetites: Get a head start on Thanksgiving cooking

The thought of the big Thanksgiving dinner, with all of the shimmering side dishes, can be overwhelming for many. But it is not to early to start planning, and even cooking, parts of your Thanksgiving dinner.

by Tom Crann

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November 9, 2013 10:30 AM

Minnesota opens its 2nd wolf season

About 2,000 hunters will participate in the early season, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set a quota of 100 wolves to be killed.

by Elizabeth Dunbar