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Lifestyle

Wild weather, stressed lawns and gardens

Wild weather, stressed lawns and gardens

Months of dry weather followed by a few weeks of intense rain have left many gardeners wondering what to do. Midmorning's garden guru, Deb Brown, is in studio to answer your questions.

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The heat of the kitchen

The heat of the kitchen

New Yorker magazine writer Bill Buford began writing a profile of star chef Mario Batali. He ended up working in Batali's restaurant, stirring up enough material for a book.

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Lack of grocery stores may result in poor nutrition for N. Mpls

Lack of grocery stores may result in poor nutrition for N. Mpls

In Minneapolis, city statistics indicate that Northside residents have higher rates of obesity and related health problems than the city as a whole. A lack of grocery stores in North Minneapolis appears to be part of the problem -- government studies show that a shortage of full-service grocery stores can be linked to poor nutrition and obesity.
by Jessica Mador

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Whitewater State Park closed due to flooding

Whitewater State Park closed due to flooding

Whitewater State Park in southeastern Minnesota sustained damage in last weekend's floods, and is closed until further notice. MPR's Cathy Wurzer talked with the park manager, Gary Barvels.

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The Great Minnesota Get-Together

The Great Minnesota Get-Together

A new book chronicles the Minnesota State Fair since its start in the 1850s. Mother-daughter team Kathryn Strand Koutsky and Linda Koutsky have put together an illustrated history using pictures from all eras.

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The world of wine

The world of wine

He can tell you why a $700 bottle of wine is so special, why Sauvignon Blanc is overrated, and why wine writers describe wines the way they do. Midmorning talks with wine critic Mike Steinberger.

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The science of meditation

The science of meditation

Meditation has been shown to help relieve stress and anxiety among those who practice it, and scientists are now finding that it might have more measurable effects. Midmorning talks with two scientists who study meditation, about how it changes the brain.

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Keeping the peace with jazz

Keeping the peace with jazz

A critically acclaimed member of a New Orleans "first family" of jazz shares his love for Count Basie and his theories on music and performance.

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User fees may go up at BWCA

User fees may go up at BWCA

The fee increase, the first in 10 years, would help cover maintenance costs for portages, trails, and campsites. If approved, it would take effect next year.

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