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Deborah Tannen on the ways human beings communicate

Deborah Tannen on the ways human beings communicate

The best-selling author of "You Just Don't Understand" and "Can We Talk?" and Georgetown linguistics professor Deborah Tannen talks about gender, age and cultural differences in the ways people communicate and suggests ways we can make ourselves better understood.

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Appetites: Twin Cities home to numerous vibrant farmers markets

Appetites: Twin Cities home to numerous vibrant farmers markets

It's time to talk farmers markets with Beth Dooley here on Appetites. She is the author of "Minnesota's Bounty: The Farmers' Market Cookbook."
by Tom Crann

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Ten morsels from Michael Pollan

Ten morsels from Michael Pollan

Don't let yourself be intimidated by raw vegetables.

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A master gardener offers spring tips

A master gardener offers spring tips

As the weather finally starts to warm up, gardeners in Minnesota may be eager to get their hands in the dirt.

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Anglers spent $2.4 billion in Minn.

Anglers spent $2.4 billion in Minn.

Anglers who enjoy Minnesota's sky blue waters are still a powerful engine for the state's economy, according to new data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Bicycling advocates look to further improve safety in Minneapolis

Bicycling advocates look to further improve safety in Minneapolis

Minneapolis is often held up as an example of a bicycle-friendly city that is taking steps to improve safety. Advocates for the community met with government representatives to identify innovative ideas for further improving safety.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Duluth mountain bike trail network expanding

Duluth mountain bike trail network expanding

Duluth is forging ahead this summer with its plan to become a premier mountain biking city.

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Photos: First warm spring day brings people outdoors

Photos: First warm spring day brings people outdoors

It was a long wait, but Minnesotans were rewarded today with a sunny, warm day that actually felt like spring. And many took advantage of the chance to get outside and enjoy the weather. Our photographers captured some of those scenes.

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Friday Festival: Cheese shop raises money for cheesemonger scholarship

Friday Festival: Cheese shop raises money for cheesemonger scholarship

Local cheesemonger Benjamin Roberts is raising money for a cheesemonger education fund this weekend at the two cheese shops he runs -- France 44 in Minneapolis and St. Paul Cheese Shop in St. Paul. A portion of the proceeds will go for a cheese scholarship in honor of the woman he describes as his "cheese mentor." Benjamin Roberts spoke with MPR's Tom Crann.
by Tom Crann

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Appetites: Snow puts a freeze on spring dining

Appetites: Snow puts a freeze on spring dining

Unrelenting snow and sleet have made late April feel like February, and that means a seemingly endless winter for local diners who seek out seasonal food from our region.
by Tom Crann

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