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Lifestyle

Geocaching a hit at Minnesota state parks

Geocaching a hit at Minnesota state parks

To attract a new generation of park goers, the state park system is tapping into a high-tech scavenger hunt called geocaching, a sport that combines GPS navigation with the lure and adventure of a treasure hunt.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Weekend lane closures on 35W near Hwy 62

Motorists will encounter detours and increased congestion on metro area roadways this weekend, when the southbound lanes of I-35W will close at the western junction of Hwy 62.
by Madeleine Baran

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New 35W express lane opens today

New Interstate 35W express lanes between downtown Minneapolis and Burnsville are opening to traffic.

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Audacious science

Audacious science

To what extent can scientists challenge prevailing assumptions, transform their fields, and ask bold questions without losing credibility? Audacity has its cost, but is it a necessary part of doing good science? Midmorning talks to scientists who push the envelope including a MacArthur genius grant recipient.

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Star Tribune's future uncertain after bankruptcy

The Minneapolis Star Tribune officially exits bankruptcy today. But the situation facing the newspaper and the industry in general is still challenging.

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