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In Faribault, old game of Kubb finds new players

In Faribault, old game of Kubb finds new players

Kubb, a game generally unknown in the Midwest, could be described as bowling meets horseshoes. Also known as "Viking chess," the game may date back to the Viking Age.

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MN Zoo opens new black bear exhibit

The Minnesota Zoo completed a five-year, $76 million series of improvement projects on Saturday by opening a new home for black bears to the public.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Get out there: 7 things to do in New Ulm, Minn.

Get out there: 7 things to do in New Ulm, Minn.

New Ulm tourism revolves around several annual music and cultural festivals, including Bavarian Blast and Oktoberfest -- but there are fun things to do any time of the year. With the help of recommendations by New Ulm residents in our Public Insight Network, we've assembled a list of seven thnigs to do in this city of 13,500.
by Jon Gordon

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The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A review of the week's commentaries and some of the comments they elicited.

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Wis. debates use of dogs to hunt wolves

As Wisconsin prepares for its first wolf season, hunting groups say using dogs to track wolves is essential to success.

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LA's last Skid Row dive bar faces gentrification

LA's last Skid Row dive bar faces gentrification

The King Eddy survived Prohibition and more, and now it's been sold.

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Report: Date of school start affects tourism

The director of the University of Minnesota tourism center says new research suggests there's a significant decrease in vacation travel among families with children when school starts before Labor Day.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Control your alcohol intake by asking for a different glass

Control your alcohol intake by asking for a different glass

Downed a few too many drinks at the office happy hour? The shape of the glass may be at fault - at least in part - for encouraging drinkers to overindulge.

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Leaves begin to change color in Minn.

Leaves begin to change color in Minn.

The Department of Natural Resources has started updating its fall color reports and maps at noon every Thursday.

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