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Zimmern, Perennial Plate among Twin Cities James Beard award winners

Zimmern, Perennial Plate among Twin Cities James Beard award winners

Travel Channel host and food writer Andrew Zimmern, and “The Perennial Plate” hosts Daniel Klein and Mirra Fine, get to bring James Beard Foundation media awards home to the Twin Cities. The prestigious awards were announced Friday night in New York City. Zimmern was named Outstanding Personality/Host for his show “Bizarre Foods America.” Klein and…
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2013 James Beard Award nominees have a Twin Cities flavor

2013 James Beard Award nominees have a Twin Cities flavor

Writers have the Pulitzers, actors have the Academy Awards, and foodie fans have the James Beard Awards, which are handed out tonight and Monday in New York City. Minnesota had a big showing in the semifinal round, as we reported here in February. When the final nominees were announced in March, the showing had been…
by Hart Van Denburg

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Minneapolis hires first new firefighters in 5 years

Minneapolis hires first new firefighters in 5 years

Minneapolis has graduated its first class of new firefighters in five years. The nine cadets took their oath this morning after completing a four-month training program. “It’s an exciting time for me,” Fire Chief John Fruetel said. “We’ve waited a long time. And so we’re looking forward to growing the department back, hopefully put some…
by Curtis Gilbert

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Should medicinal marijuana be legal in Minnesota?

A bill outlining how Minnesota could regulate medicinal marijuana is sparking debate in St Paul. This bill, brought forward by Rep. Carly Melin, DFL-Hibbing, addresses some of the problems medical marijuana has encountered in 18 other states. Melin said her bill “strikes the appropriate balance between compassion, health and safety.” Key provisions: Patients who are…
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St. Paul piper takes love for Celtic music around the state

St. Paul piper takes love for Celtic music around the state

St. Paul bagpipe player Dick Hensold is inspired by the traditional Celtic music heard in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Hensold wants more Minnesotans to hear the music, so he's invited a Cape Breton fiddler to join him on a swing around Minnesota.
by Dan Olson

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Dick Hensold, man of many (bag) pipes

Dick Hensold, man of many (bag) pipes

Dick Hensold, St. Paul bagpipe player, takes to the road for a few days with his Northumbrian smallpipes and a few musician friends, to share Cape Breton music with people around the state.
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Should the Plan B contraceptive pill be available to women 15 and up without a prescription?

The Department of Justice is appealing a U.S. district court ruling that would make the Plan B emergency contraceptive pill available to females age 15 and older without a prescription. Prior to the judge’s ruling Plan B was available without prescription only to females aged 17 and up. The pill also had to be locked…
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