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Lifestyle

AAA says holiday travel will be down slightly

AAA says holiday travel will be down slightly

The summer travel season kicks off with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, and AAA is forecasting a decrease in travel
by Minnesota News Network

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Icy fishing opener poses challenges

Icy fishing opener poses challenges

A million anglers are expected to head out for Saturday's fishing opener, but catching a walleye may be more challenging this year. The cold spring has delayed walleye spawning, and some northern Minnesota lakes are still frozen solid.
by Tim Post

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Mother's Day turns 100

Families across the United States will celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday for the 100th time.
by Tom Crann and Nanci Olesen

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State wants anglers to get the lead out

State wants anglers to get the lead out

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is reminding anglers that the toxic metal lead can harm the nervous and reproductive systems of mammals and birds. The agency encourages fishermen to switch to lead-free fishing tackle.

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Listening Point cabin added to historic Register

Listening Point cabin added to historic Register

The cabin in wilderness writer Sigurd Olson's "Listening Point" has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Waseca couple claims Powerball jackpot

Waseca couple claims Powerball jackpot

A Waseca couple has won a $180 million Powerball jackpot. After taxes as a lump sum it amounts to nearly $60 million.
by Toni Randolph

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A Minneapolis report card

A Minneapolis report card

Some efforts to make Minneapolis a more livable city are working well; others not so well. That's the gist of a report delivered to the city council's Committee on Health, Energy and the Environment..
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Tasty invasives

Tasty invasives

The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary in Minneapolis is asking for public help to get rid of an invasive plant.
by Brandt Williams

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A nod to mothers

A nod to mothers

Minnesota writers reflect on the relationships that formed them. Contributors to the new anthology, "Riding Shotgun: Women Write About Their Mothers" talk with Kerri Miller at the Minneapolis Central Library. The authors include Faith Sullivan and Shannon Olson. The book is edited by Kathryn Kysar.

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The streetcars are running again

The streetcars are running again

The Como-Harriet streetcar opens for the season Saturday. The one-mile track connects Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis.
by Tom Weber

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