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January 27, 2012 4:03 PM

'Carnage' a draw for some Arrowhead 135 ultra-marathoners

Frostbite, sleep deprivation and harrowing descents in pitch blackness are all part of the strange allure of an extreme ski, bike or foot race in far northern Minnesota that begins before dawn on Monday morning.

by Dan Kraker

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January 27, 2012 12:00 AM

Winter home repair help

Don't wait for nice weather to fix up your house.

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January 26, 2012 12:00 AM

Dream destinations

Where have you always wanted to visit?

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January 26, 2012 12:00 AM

Minneapolis is the 3rd most literate city in U.S.

Kerri will discuss what makes a city a great place for book lovers with Harold Augenbraum, executive director of the National Book Foundation.

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January 25, 2012 2:38 PM

New map for what to plant reflects global warming

Global warming is hitting not just home, but garden. The color-coded map of planting zones often seen on the back of seed packets is being updated by the government, illustrating a hotter 21st century.

by Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

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January 23, 2012 12:00 AM

Why is that disgusting?

We'll talk about why the emotion of disgust and humans needed it to survive.

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January 19, 2012 2:21 PM

Dining with Dara: Winter getaways and great outstate dinners

You don't have to leave the state to have a weekend vacation that includes a great meal; wonderful destination restaurants are open all winter long in Minnesota.

by Tom Crann and Dara Moskowitz-Grumdahl

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January 18, 2012 7:59 PM

Protecting your plants in sub-zero temps

You may not be thinking about your garden right now, but this week's sub-zero temps could be damaging your perennials.

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January 18, 2012 12:00 AM

The power of peer pressure

Peer pressure often gets a bad rap, but what about when it's power is used to promote positive outcomes?

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January 15, 2012 3:55 PM

DNR survey: Few ice houses in south-central Minn.

A survey by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shows south-central Minnesota lakes are seeing the lowest number of fish houses in 35 years.

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