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May 8, 2009 4:00 PM

Tracking the tombstone trends

Tombstones used to simply offer the name of the dearly departed and maybe a carving of some religious icon. But these days, grave markers showcase everything from the deceased's hobbies to their favorite cartoon characters.

by Nikki Tundel

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May 8, 2009 4:00 AM

Author says there's more to fishing than catching walleye

Tomorrow is the Minnesota fishing opener, the day when anglers around the state begin their annual pursuit of Walleye and Northern Pike.

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May 8, 2009 2:00 AM

'Disconnected' shows students' lives without computers

A little over a year ago three Carleton College students did the unthinkable, and went without computers for a month. They also let their classmates videotape what happened. The resulting film called "Disconnected" will air on Twin Cities Public television this weekend.

by Euan Kerr

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May 5, 2009 6:14 AM

Minneapolis chef wins Best of Midwest honor

Chef Tim McKee of La Belle Vie in Minneapolis won the "Best Chef: Midwest" award from the James Beard Foundation, considered the Oscars of the food world.

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May 1, 2009 3:00 AM

Lowrider car show a celebration of culture, creativity

St. Paul's west side is spruced up and ready to host the region's largest Cinco de Mayo festival today and Saturday. Along with the jalapeno-eating contest and the headlining musical act from Mexico, there'll be a hundred or so entries in the lowrider car show.

by William Wilcoxen

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May 1, 2009 12:02 AM

Cherry to return to the Walker

The Cherry returns to Minneapolis later this morning. For the last two months the red steel fruit from the iconic Spoonbridge with Cherry sculpture has been in a workshop in Hugo undergoing refurbishment.

by Euan Kerr

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April 29, 2009 10:39 AM

Minnesota tries to block online gambling

State officials have directed 11 telephone and Internet service providers to block nearly 200 gambling Web sites.

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April 29, 2009 12:00 AM

Caves and controversy

A new book chronicles the beauty and mystery of Minnesota caves, as well as the political struggle over ownership and exploration of the geological wonders.

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April 23, 2009 12:13 PM

Midmorning Weekend: Memoirs

Midmorning Weekend revisits some of the best recent conversations from the daily call-in program.

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April 22, 2009 3:23 PM

Veggie mania

Inspired by the local food movement and interested in saving money, more people are planning vegetable gardens this spring. Minnesota garden experts have ideas for extending the growing season in our cold climate.

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