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Harness track opposes deal between Canterbury Park and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Harness track opposes deal between Canterbury Park and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

The Minnesota Racing Commission will hold a special meeting this afternoon to consider a proposed agreement that would send millions of dollars to the state's horse racing industry.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Week in Commentary

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NPR's Ted Radio Hour: Food Matters

NPR's Ted Radio Hour: Food Matters

Speakers talk about food -- growing it, cooking it, consuming it, and making sure there's enough for everyone. Saving seeds to protect the future food supply, improving kids' lunches, and the daily miracle of feeding an entire city.

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Tribe, Canterbury horse track reach deal to stop racino

Tribe, Canterbury horse track reach deal to stop racino

Officials with the Canterbury Park horse track and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community have agreed for the track to drop its long pursuit of slot machines. In return, the tribe will pay Canterbury $75 million over 10 years.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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Dining with Dara: Frozen yogurt is hot again

Dining with Dara: Frozen yogurt is hot again

Any attentive city dweller has noticed them: New frozen yogurt shops have popped up all over the Twin Cities. Our regular food and dining correspondent, Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl, senior editor of Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine, is here to tell us where they came from, and which are the best.
by Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl

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Sometimes, getting the best deal isn't the best idea

Online coupons oblige users to pay attention to the fine print.
by Gary Dop

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Feedback sought on walkability near Central Corridor LRT

Feedback sought on walkability near Central Corridor LRT

Residents near the Central Corridor light rail line are invited to provide feedback on what it's like to walk to the future stations.
by Laura Yuen

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When beer was a health drink

When beer was a health drink

A New York exhibit celebrates beer, once a safer option than the city's water.

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More travelers to hit the road this Memorial Day

More Americans will hit the road this holiday weekend than a year ago. And they'll have a bit more money to spend thanks to lower gas prices.

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