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What should President Obama’s priority be as he continues his first visit to Israel?

There are many challenges in the Middle East. Egypt, Tunisia and Libya have all shed themselves from dictators but their future remains unclear. Turmoil in Yemen continues. Meanwhile, Iran presses forward with it’s nuclear program. Today’s Question: What should President Barack Obama’s priority be as he continues his first visit to Israel?
by Michael Olson

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Yearning for spring? It's always summer at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

Yearning for spring? It's always summer at Marjorie McNeely Conservatory

"Think about it. We're in Minnesota. It's snowing," Margaret Yeakel-Twum said the other day from the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, next to the Como Zoo in St. Paul. "And you walk in here and it's 75 degrees. It's green."
by Dan Olson

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Appetites: Restaurants with a side of retail

Appetites: Restaurants with a side of retail

There's a new restaurant trend in the Twin Cities that does not involve foie gras-topped hamburgers, heirloom beet foams, or anything served on a plate.
by Tom Crann

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Photos: Parka restaurant in Minneapolis

Photos: Parka restaurant in Minneapolis

Parka is a restaurant on East Lake Street in Minneapolis. When the owners renovated the building, they reached out to the culinary team behind Parka and invited them to share space.

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Did this feel like an average winter to you?

Today marks the first day of spring. This winter was average by Minnesota standards. It was cold and snowy — a contrast from some of the winters in recent memory. Today’s Question: Did this feel like an average winter to you?
by Michael Olson

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