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Lifestyle

One stroke, one vote

Politics and the Minnesota State Fair go back a long way. One local artist is using that tradition to create an interactive art display. Robert Delutri is making a painting by asking fairgoers to indicate their choice for president with one blue, red, white or black stroke of paint on a large canvas.

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Getting the dirt on gardening

Thanks to the chilly, cloudy summer, many Minnesotans have lots of green tomatoes. On this month's gardening hour, we'll talk about what to do as cooler nights prevail.

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Food at the fair

Minneapolis Star Tribune food writer Rick Nelson is eating his way through the new food offerings at the Minnesota State Fair and will give listeners an update. He'll also discuss what's going on in the Twin Cities restaurant scene.

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Take a trip through the Tunnel of Love

Some riders say they stole their first kiss or proposed marriage during the four-minute trip into darkness. The "Ye Old Mill" ride has been attracting sweethearts at the Minnesota State Fair since 1913. It's America's oldest tunnel of love owned by the same family. Minnesota Public Radio's Greta Cunningham reports this state fair institution is rolling once again.
by Greta Cunningham

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State Fair food: Lists of the healthy and unhealthy

Although one day of fair food won't make or break your entire eating plan, some foods may not be worth it when you think twice before you eat them. Packed with fat, calories, sugar and salt these foods won't add to your overall nutrition.

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Dietitian lists her best and worst foods at the State Fair

There are all kinds of attractions that bring folks to the Minnesota State Fair, but among the most popular is the food. Of course, much of what you can get at the fair is not exactly health food. HealthPartners has released a list of which foods are the best and the worst for you. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with dietitian Marna Canterbury, who went through the State Fair Thursday and put together the list.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesotans dive into new pools

For years the old neighborhood pool was the best place to cool off on hot summer days. But across the region, cities have had to close those old pools because of expensive repairs and declining attendance. In a day of air conditioners and cable TV, pools don't serve as community gathering places much anymore. But now city leaders are trying to attract a new generation of swimmers and splashers with more exciting pools.

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Remembering Julia Child

Julia Child, whose warbling, encouraging voice and able hands brought the intricacies of French cuisine to American home cooks through her television series and books, died Friday morning at the age of 91.

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The value of vacation

A new study shows more than 30 percent of Americans don't use all of their vacation days. But those who do take vacation say they return to work rested and rejuvenated. Midmorning's guests debate whether longer vacations should be mandated.

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The Garden Guru

Midmorning's Garden Guru has tips on lawn care, planting perennials and spring blooming bulbs.

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