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MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the season ahead.
When current events were captured in paintings
The Minneapolis Institute of Art offers an exhibit of pictures that were meant to keep a contemporary record of important happenings in the 18th century.
New co-op brings groceries, hope to north Minneapolis
It took 10 years, but a neighborhood food co-op is finally a reality. The doors are open now at Wirth Cooperative Grocery. Some, including an ex-NBA star from Minneapolis, hope it's the start of good things to come.
Color coated: DNR expects a glorious Minnesota fall leaf season
Stop complaining about all that summer rain. It's about to help deliver a spectacular fall, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Thursday as it launched its seasonal fall color finder map.
Shut St. Paul's skyways at midnight? It's not an easy call
Some building owners complain of disgusting behavior in the skyways. Locking them at midnight, though, could create other problems, especially for disabled people living downtown. The City Council may vote soon.
Allman died May 27 from liver cancer. His new album comes out Friday.
Farmers, beekeepers put aside differences to aid bees
A new pilot project in North Dakota aims to get past frequent finger-pointing between beekeepers and farmers.
2 new Walker shows want visitors to look at things anew
One of the Walker's new offerings features an artist bent on redefining sculpture, and the other examines issues in the news through pieces in the museum's extensive collection.