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Lifestyle

Despite the cold, some cyclists still braving winter commute

Despite the cold, some cyclists still braving winter commute

The sub-zero temperatures make roads nearly impossible to clean off, but if you thought driving a car in these conditions was hard, consider with bicycle commuters are going through.
by Tom Crann

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Spring turkey hunt application deadline is Friday

Hunters who want to get in the field early for the 2010 spring turkey hunt must apply by Friday wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.

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Winter lake trout season opens Jan. 1 in BWCA

The winter season for lake trout on all lakes located entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area opens Friday and runs through March 31.

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Evening road conditions expected to improve

Transportation officials expect that road conditions will improve for tonight's evening commute, as the snow has stopped falling in many areas and crews have been working to salt major roads.
by Madeleine Baran

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Comedian Lizz Winstead on the politics of humor

Comedian Lizz Winstead on the politics of humor

Comedy writer and performer Lizz Winstead brings her political humor home to the Twin Cities in her new holiday standup comedy act. She'll also explain how she broke into the elite boys club of late-night comedy writing.

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4 Wisconsin anglers cited for 40 extra walleyes

Four Wisconsin anglers face a total of $3,600 in fines for allegedly keeping 40 walleyes over the limit while fishing on Minnesota's Upper Red Lake.

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Poor driving conditions in southern and western Minnesota

Icy conditions and blowing snow continued to cause problems on some outstate Minnesota roads on Monday, a few days after the holiday blizzard.
by Madeleine Baran

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Tinsel Tales from National Public Radio

Tinsel Tales from National Public Radio

National Public Radio's "Tinsel Tales" features stories from NPR's archives that touch on the meaning of Christmas. Lynn Neary hosts. Featuring David Sedaris, Bailey White, John Henry Faulk, and NPR voices past and present.

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