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August 8, 2011 5:00 AM

Teachable moments sprout like fresh shoots at youth garden

This summer's volatile weather has made gardening a challenge. However, that's not deterring Twin Cities young people in the Youth Farm and Market Project.

by Dan Olson

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August 3, 2011 7:56 PM

Adrian Peterson expected to return to Vikings Friday

Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson will return to training camp on Friday following the birth of his son.

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August 2, 2011 6:19 PM

Minnesota duck season to open week early this year

Minnesota's duck hunting season will open a week earlier than usual.

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July 29, 2011 6:20 PM

Dinner Party Download with guest Brit Marling

On this edition of the Dinner Party Download, the guests of honor are Mike Cahill and Brit Marling, the creators of the Sundance award-winning "sci-fi romantic thriller" "Another Earth."

by Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam

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July 29, 2011 7:56 AM

The health of Minnesota's lakes

It's peak season for hitting one of Minnesota's thousands of lakes. But it's also a time when the threats to the health of those lakes are most evident. We'll get a mid-summer status report on one of Minnesota's greatest treasures: its lakes.

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July 26, 2011 12:00 AM

Sex, love, and loneliness on the Internet

In 2010, fee-based dating Web sites like eHarmony and match.com grossed over $1 billion.

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July 25, 2011 4:24 PM

All but 4 Minn. state parks reopen after shutdown

Minnesota state parks resume taking reservations for campsites and cabins at 8 a.m. Tuesday following the state government shutdown.

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July 22, 2011 11:08 AM

MPR News photos of the week

Unusual weather and the long-awaited end of the state government shutdown dominated the news this week.

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July 21, 2011 11:03 PM

Fishing licenses now available

Fishing licenses are available in Minnesota again, and campgrounds are opening.

by Sasha Aslanian

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July 21, 2011 11:09 AM

Itasca State Park open to visitors

With the exception of the restaurant and lodge and a few cabins at the park, officials say visitors are welcome to return.

by Tom Robertson

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