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Group warns of approaching fish disease

Group warns of approaching fish disease

Conservationists are calling for quick action to counter a deadly fish virus. The disease, responsible for wide spread fill kills in Lake Erie last summer, has now been identified in Lake Huron. Experts say the disease will almost certainly hit Lake Superior.
by Bob Kelleher

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The hungry mind

The hungry mind

Ever wonder why you keep eating that bag of chips, even though you're no longer hungry? A food psychologist says it's a result of mindless eating.

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Vikings official explains plans for Metrodome site

The Minnesota Vikings say they plan to ask the Legislature to approve a plan to build a new football stadium with a retractable roof on the site of the Metrodome. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Lester Bagley, the team's Vice President of Public Affairs and Stadium Development.

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Drink me, lose weight

Drink me, lose weight

Coca-Cola and Nestle have come up with a beverage that promises to burn more calories than it contains. Is the newest Coke product the real thing?
by Nikki Tundel

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Brothers rescue hiker lost for five weeks

On a hike in the New Mexico wilderness, Peter and Albert Kottke from Rochester found and rescued Carolyn Dorn. She had been missing for five weeks and rescuers had given up hope of finding her. Peter tells the story to All Things Considered host Tom Crann.

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Warm weather scotching ice fishing tournaments

Warm weather scotching ice fishing tournaments

Minnesota's ice fishing tournaments are fighting with the weather -- and many are losing. One of the state's biggest, The Golden Rainbow Tournament in Forest Lake is cancelled because of poor ice conditions. Officials say they're moving the event farther north, to Grand Rapids.
by Sea Stachura

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The chemistry of food

The chemistry of food

Ever wonder why those Christmas cookies crumble before they hit the plate? Or why melted chocolate suddenly turns to rock while you're stirring? Food chemist Shirley Corriher offers insight into the mysteries of cooking.

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Games people play

Games people play

Even in this world of hi-tech toys, board games are big sellers this holiday season. A trip to the mall reveals how the conventional games have changed to reflect society.
by Nikki Tundel

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DNR stuggles to place showcase ATV trail

DNR stuggles to place showcase ATV trail

The Minnesota DNR is scrambling to find a place to put a showcase 70-mile ATV trail. Four counties are vying to host the trail. But public opposition continues to crop up.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Betty Crocker retires her catalog

Betty Crocker retires her catalog

Friday marks the end of an era for one of Minnesota's best-known businesses. General Mills is shutting down a program that's seen generations of consumers snip and save box-top coupons.
by William Wilcoxen

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