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Lifestyle

Reality comes to world of ice fishing

Reality comes to world of ice fishing

Whether a TV reality show about ice fishing launches Isle, Minn., into the national spotlight remains to be seen. But the film crew has found the fishermen and uncovered colorful characters.

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E-pulltabs expand to MSP airport

E-pulltabs expand to MSP airport

Electronic pulltabs have made their debut at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The first machine went live last week, and electronic pulltabs will expand to at least six establishments at the airport in the months ahead.
by Tim Nelson

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How to save a public library: Make it a seed bank

Despite the cold and snow, some signs of spring are starting to break through in Colorado. The public library in the small town of Basalt is trying an experiment: In addition to borrowing books, residents can now check out seeds.

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How to save a public library: Make it a seed bank

Despite the cold and snow, some signs of spring are starting to break through in Colorado. The public library in the small town of Basalt is trying an experiment: In addition to borrowing books, residents can now check out seeds.

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In Paris, a hunt for those who dodge dog duties

In Paris, a hunt for those who dodge dog duties

An essay by NPR correspondent Eleanor Beardsley: When you walk down the grand boulevards of the City of Light, you have to be careful where you step. Every day, my senses are assaulted by the piles I have to dodge in the Parisian streets.

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Lack of snow muddling some Minn. events

Lack of snow muddling some Minn. events

The Minnesota tourism industry is facing a disappointing year for snow so far this winter. Already, the lack of snow in northern Minnesota forced the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to push back the race by more than a month.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Appetites: New batch of taprooms serving up in NE Minneapolis 'brew district'

Appetites: New batch of taprooms serving up in NE Minneapolis 'brew district'

There's something serious brewing in northeast Minneapolis. The bar story of 2012 was the explosion of taprooms in the Twin Cities. As the New Year begins the pace isn't slowing.
by Tom Crann

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