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Lifestyle

New flag system to warn of rip currents at Duluth

Swimmers in Lake Superior at Duluth are getting a new system of color-coded flags to warn when dangerous rip currents are possible.

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Wis. governor signs snowmobile speed limit

The measure establishes a permanent 55 mph speed limit for snowmobilers in Wisconsin after dark.

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Pawlenty bags 4 on fishing opener

Pawlenty bags 4 on fishing opener

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has bagged four fish on Lake Kabetogama in International Falls as Minnesota's fishing season opens.

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Things to expect at this year's fishing opener

Tom Crann talked with Dirk Peterson, the Fisheries Management Chief with the Department of Natural Resources about the fishing opener taking place this weekend.
by Tom Crann

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DWI interlock bill passed; Pawlenty expected to sign

State lawmakers have approved tougher drunken driving penalties, and the governor, who proposed the measures, is expected to sign the bill.
by Dan Olson

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Video: Getting ready for the fishing opener

Video: Getting ready for the fishing opener

Vados Bait Shop and its customers load up for Minnesota's fishing opener.
by McKenna Ewen

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Minn. adventurer's home featured on designers tour

The Minneapolis home of adventurer and "Blue Zones" author Dan Buettner will be featured on this year's showcase home tour.

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More crosstown road closures announced for Twin Cities metro

State transportation officials announced several road closures Monday in the Twin Cities metro area, as crews continue work on the Crosstown project.
by Madeleine Baran

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The food and wine of summer

The food and wine of summer

Looking for the perfect wine for a summer picnic? Wondering what kind of barbecue goes best with a California red? Lynne Rossetto Kasper of the Splendid Table and Ray Isle of Food and Wine magazine will point you in the right direction.

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A trove of travel websites

A trove of travel websites

Travel expert Rudy Maxa helps listeners find the best websites for finding ticket and hotel deals, as well as information on new destinations around the world.

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