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Lifestyle

Rooted in tradition, the face of Halloween continues to change

Rooted in tradition, the face of Halloween continues to change

As Halloween approaches and people begin loading up on candy supplies and selecting costumes, it's almost as traditional for older people to begin complaining that Halloween isn't what it used to be.
by Euan Kerr

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Community program sprouts new playground in Mpls' North Loop

Community program sprouts new playground in Mpls' North Loop

Volunteers braved the rainy, windy weather Tuesday to finish building the first playground located on parkland along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis.
by Laura McCallum

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Rebates available for programmable thermostats

Just in time for the cold weather, a non-profit group is promoting rebates available for home programmable thermostats.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Are the new electric cars game changers?

Are the new electric cars game changers?

The Nissan Leaf and the Chevy Volt are getting a lot of buzz, but are they going to change the way that consumers view electric cars and decrease our dependence on fossil fuels?

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MPR News: Photos of the week

MPR News: Photos of the week

This week we visited political rallies and debates, saw soldiers off to Afghanistan and got a glimpse of big cats in Sandstone, Minn.

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DPS: Teens in some areas aren't buckling up

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says teens in the state's northwest and southern corners aren't buckling up as much as their peers in other parts of the state.

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Mpls launches new version of 'Welcome Wagon'

Remember the old "Welcome Wagon" that greeted newcomers to the neighborhood? Minneapolis is about to launch a new version.

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MnDOT to launch flood mitigation program

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is launching a $50 million program aimed at making the state's roads more resistant to future flood damage.

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