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No mountain high enough

Minnesotan Neal Mueller decided to climb the tallest mountains all over the world. He talks about the painful and exhilarating climb up Everest.

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ATV restrictions rolled back in state parks bill

A little-noticed provision was tucked into the state parks bill passed by the Legislature Thursday, which rolls back some ATV restrictions in northern Minnesota.

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Minnesotan Neal Mueller on climbing Mount Everest

Only two Minnesotans have ever climbed to the top of Mount Everest. One of them, Neal Mueller, did it this month.

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Guys and dolls in Minneapolis

Thousands of children and adults are gathering this weekend in Minneapolis to pay homage to the toy they love. Not just any toy, but the best-selling action figure of all time, G.I. Joe. Organizers of the International G.I. Joe Collectors' Convention say their event is attracting an army of admirers from around the world. They say the 40-year-old action figure is now a multi-generational hit.

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The Garden Guru

Gardens are growing strong, and so are the weeds. Deb Brown answers yard and plant questions.

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Gardening Minnesota

Tired of fighting to keep your plants alive through Minnesota drought and cold? Native grasses and flowers are the way to go. A horticulturist tells listeners how to work them into a landscape.

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Tips for summertime home projects

Now is the time to start those home projects you've been saving for summer. Home inspector John Trostle answers your fixit questions.

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It's a food critic's life

A famous food critic combines discriminating taste with a little spy craft to secure the most accurate restaurant review. The latest memoir by Ruth Reichl describes her career as restaurant critic for The New York Times. Photo Credit: Brigitte Lacombe

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Preserving your prized possessions

From family heirlooms to baby teeth, we store them all. An expert in restoring and preserving valuables for the Smithsonian says there are easy ways to take care of your favorite things.

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A democratic take on restaurant criticism

Restaurant critic Jim Leff, the "Alpha Dog" of the Web site Chowhound.com, talks about his never-ending search for deliciousness.

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