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Lifestyle

Houseplant and gardening advice

Garden Guru Deb Brown shares her wit and wisdom on all things plantable, and talks about how to keep your green thumb busy during the winter months.

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King of the critics

Most folks have a hobby. Some of us have an obsession. There's that neighbor with the fancy, old cars. Or your friend the birdwatcher. And you've probably read about a physicist who sleeps three hours a night and works seven days a week. These are people with a passion. People like Lawrance Bernabo. He lives in Duluth, and he wants to be number one.

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Fall gardening advice

Gardening doesn't really end with the first killing frost. We look at tips for planting bulbs, fall fertilizing, and more.

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Manners for the 21st-century gentleman

The Modern Gentleman is a quirky guide to manners for the 21st-century male. Up-to-date advice with an old world sensibility.

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New organic food labels take effect

After years of debate, new federal standards for organic foods take effect this week. While many hail the USDA certification process, others say the new labels are unnecessary and will confuse consumers.

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Choosing fall menus

We talk about fall menus with The Splendid Table's Lynne Rosetto Kasper.

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Slow Food slow to catch on

You've heard of fast food. How about slow food? Slow Food is an international movement that focuses on cooking and eating at a leisurely pace. Its members believe in supporting small-scale food production, local farmers and reviving regional food traditions. While there are 65,000 members worldwide the movement is taking off rather slowly in Minnesota. There's about a hundred members in the state. But they say there is growing interest.

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Diving for rail cars

They're dropping old mining equipment into a lake near Gilbert, Minnesota - hoping scuba divers will come for a look.

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Debating the safety of ATVs

All-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, are a controversial subject. A recent study conducted by doctors, consumer and conservation advocates says ATVs are a serious health threat to children. The study suggests it's time for stricter regulation of ATV riders.

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