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July 16, 2007 3:02 AM

DNR hopes to cool off hot fishing at Lake Mille Lacs

Lake Mille Lacs in central Minnesota has been a popular fishing spot for walleye this year, a little too popular in fact.

by Tim Post

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July 16, 2007 12:00 AM

How to design a garden

Your flowers and shrubs have filled out, but you still think something's missing from your garden. Two experts on design offer advice on good landscaping.

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July 13, 2007 8:52 AM

Afloat on a boat made of milk cartons

This Sunday afternoon, on Lake Calhoun, you might notice a whole lot of strange boats as part of the Minneapolis Aquatennial's milk carton boat races. People all over the metro area will show up with boats they've built themselves using milk cartons. We meet one of them.

by Julie Siple

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July 8, 2007 7:32 PM

Cambodian Buddhist temple opens in Hampton

One of the largest Cambodian Buddhist temples in America opened its doors this weekend in Hampton, in Dakota County. Monks and visitors from around the world flew in to attend the four-day consecration ceremony.

by Jessica Mador

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July 6, 2007 12:00 AM

The Friday Follow: Donna Gabaccia

Farmers' markets tell us something about our changing food tastes and about the different cultures thriving in new places.

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July 5, 2007 1:05 PM

Walking the Pembina Trail

A Minnesota man plans to mark the state's 150th birthday by walking 400 miles with an ox and cart.

by Dan Gunderson

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July 5, 2007 3:00 AM

The Commonweal unveils a new theater

For 19 seasons the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro has performed in a small, cinder-block former movie house. Now the regional theater is opening a new, $3.5 million building, and looking to the future.

by Sea Stachura

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July 5, 2007 2:59 AM

Traffic will be light today - but heavy at weekend

Commuters may see less traffic on the roads the rest of the work week, but weekend travelers could get slammed.

by Annie Baxter

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July 4, 2007 12:00 AM

How to fix a broken neighborhood

Fireworks displays both unite and divide neighborhoods. Former Utne Reader editor Jay Walljasper talks about why some neighborhoods seem to resolve problems and others have trouble doing so.