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'World of spices' inspires Minnesota chef to celebrate Turkish-Latin fusion for Hispanic Heritage Month
Join MPR News host Tom Crann as he explores the intersection of Turkish and Latin American cuisine with Amalia Moreno-Damgaard’s mouthwatering recipes for chicken kebabs and tacos al pastor.
California becomes the first state to ban 4 food additives linked to disease
Brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben and red dye 3, which can be found in candy, cookies and more, will be banned starting in 2027 due to risk of cancer, other health effects.
Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it
When it comes to the health benefits of cold water dips, the hype is ahead of the science. NPR talked to researchers about what's true, what's not, and the latest on how to get the most out of it.
Want to fight climate change and food waste? One app can do both
Too Good To Go works with businesses to sell leftovers at a reduced price. This helps prevent food waste from ending up in landfills, where it decomposes and produces a potent planet-warming gas.
Owners of first of its kind bodega in Apple Valley didn’t give up on their dreams 
The owners of Bodega 42, who hail from Mexico and El Salvador, say the journey has been long and the work has been hard. The end result is a nearly 22,000-square foot marketplace which also includes a butcher, deli and restaurant that offers authentic tastes of Latin America. 
Curtis Chin’s new memoir gives insight into life as a 'Chinese restaurant kid' from Detroit
Join MPR News Host Tom Crann as he interviews author Curtis Chin about his upcoming memoir, offering a glimpse into the vibrant world of a Chinese restaurant in Detroit.
'The most Midwestern thing ever': Last winter's snow is still around at Trollhaugen ski area
After piling up all of the snow at the end of last winter’s ski season, Trollhaugen ski area’s “snow scientists” kept it protected from summer temperatures as high as 98 degrees. That snow pile is still holding strong — and it’s ready to be uncovered.
Some Minnesota libraries offer users chance to check out the great outdoors
Local libraries offer the chance to check out new books, DVDs, video games and more. However, for the past two years, some libraries across Minnesota also offer the chance to explore the outdoors with free state park passes.