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November 27, 2012 12:00 AM

Bright Ideas with Omar Ansari

Omar Ansari, the founder of Surly Brewing Co., talked with MPR's Stephen Smith, host of the "Bright Ideas" series, before a live audience in the UBS Forum on November 27, 2012.

by Stephen Smith

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November 26, 2012 5:45 AM

Trappers take turn in 2nd part of wolf season

Minnesota hunters and trappers killed 17 wolves over the weekend, which marked the start of the second half of the state's first managed wolf season.

by Tom Robertson

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November 26, 2012 4:00 AM

For Minn. dad and son, bonding over an elaborate model railroad

For Troy Pendzimas and his father, George, building model railroads has more than a hobby. Their project, more than three years in the making, is a three-level, 21-by-12-foot train yard that contains 530 feet of track. "It's been such a big part of our lives," Troy said.

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November 25, 2012 12:18 PM

Legal pot is here, but stash the wallet for now

On Election Day, voters in Colorado and Washington state legalized the use of marijuana for recreational use. What's next? Residents in the Mile-High State are already looking to buy. But they can't -- at least not until next year.

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November 24, 2012 9:47 AM

2nd phase of wolf hunt gets under way

The second phase of Minnesota's first managed wolf hunt got under way Saturday.

by Tom Robertson

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November 22, 2012 9:00 AM

Turkey Confidential

On this Thanksgiving Day, we can help you in the kitchen. The Splendid Table's Lynne Rossetto Kasper hosts Turkey Confidential, a live call-in program from 10 a.m. to noon, to solve your last-minute turkey emergencies. She has help from chefs like Marcus Samuelsson and Rick Bayless.

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November 21, 2012 3:30 PM

Appetites: Simple truths you are not hearing about cooking Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving dinner can bring a lot of pressure and high expectations.

by Tom Crann

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November 20, 2012 3:00 PM

Appetites: Thanksgiving bring-alongs for those who don't cook

Thanksgiving is a time of long-standing food traditions for many families. But what if you don't have a go-to Thanksgiving bring-along? Or the time to whip something up?

by Tom Crann

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November 20, 2012 8:57 AM

10 ways to prepare your garden for winter

Julie Weisenhorn, director of the master gardener program at University of Minnesota Extension, said gardeners can help prepare their gardens and lawns to thrive next year by taking a few small steps.

by Jon Collins