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FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

U.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the highest number of cases.
by The Associated Press

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Frying a turkey can be dangerous. Here's why, and what not to do

Frying a turkey can be dangerous. Here's why, and what not to do

When properly cooked, fried turkey can be an explosion for your taste buds. But if it's not completely thawed, that turkey can explode in a pot of hot oil and spark a dangerous fire.
by Bill Chappell

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Pumpkin or sweet potato pie? There's a rich history behind both

Pumpkin or sweet potato pie? There's a rich history behind both

The two desserts have similarities — both are orange, sweet, and have a bit of spice — but they have distinct histories that have led to dedicated followings.
by Chad Davis

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Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving dinner costs slightly down from last year's record high

Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving dinner costs slightly down from last year's record high

One of the most expensive Thanksgiving meals is deemed to be underway for the upcoming holiday, with the average cost of the classic feast for 10 coming in at $61.17, or $6.20 per person, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 38th annual survey.
by Kyre Johnson

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Thanksgiving FAQ: 8 tips to have the best holiday meal

Thanksgiving FAQ: 8 tips to have the best holiday meal

The Thanksgiving feast doesn’t get itself on the table. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests shared turkey tips and suggestions for sides and pies that will leave your guests grateful.  
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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'Drunk Don's' McDonald's makes long-awaited return to Dinkytown

'Drunk Don's' McDonald's makes long-awaited return to Dinkytown

The McDonald’s located just off the University of Minnesota campus, warmly referred to as “Drunk Don’s” by students, made its triumphant return Tuesday to Dinkytown.
by Carly Berglund

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