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MPR News photos of the week

MPR News photos of the week

Unusual weather and the long-awaited end of the state government shutdown dominated the news this week.

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State parks could re-open for day use Friday

State parks could re-open for day use Friday

The end of Minnesota's government shutdown will bring the re-opening of state parks, one of the most visible casualties of the budget impasse, starting as early as Friday.

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The sinner's grand tour

The sinner's grand tour

Sex and travel in Europe have long been intertwined, with salacious artifacts luring tourists from all over the world. Historian and travel writer Tony Perrottet shows us some of the most legendary sites and forbidden relics to provide what the New York Times calls an "X-rated version of 'National Lampoon's European Vacation.'"

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Mastering the art of dinner party talk

Dinner parties can be tough to maneuver — you don't always know your fellow diners and perhaps you're stuck with an unfortunate table mate. So with the help of some veterans of the tablecloth trenches, Bruce Feiler shares some tips for navigating dinner party pitfalls.

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No free pass during shutdown; anglers must be licensed

No free pass during shutdown; anglers must be licensed

There is no free pass for anglers who thought they could fish through the government shutdown without a fishing license, said Tom Landwehr, commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
by Tom Robertson

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Minnesota's caves offer underground adventures

Minnesota's caves offer underground adventures

Fewer than 100 miles from Winona are the only two commercial caves in Minnesota: Mystery Cave, part of Forestville State Park near Spring Valley, and Niagara Cave, near Harmony.

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Summer home repair

Summer home repair

It may be a holiday, but that doesn't mean you can't work on those home projects you've been putting off. Midmorning's home repair experts are in studio to answer your questions.

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