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March 22, 2024 12:26 PM

Parts of popular Minnesota state park closed through early next year

Parts of William O’Brien State Park near the Twin Cities are closed through early next year, as a long-planned project to improve accessibility gets underway.

by MPR News Staff

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March 22, 2024 4:00 AM

Craft brewed sodas and family fun are on tap at Northern Soda Company

Taprooms that brew and serve craft beers seem to be everywhere in the Twin Cities these days, but one New Brighton-based beverage maker is offering a non-alcoholic, family-friendly alternative to the taproom.

by Regina Medina

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March 20, 2024 1:54 PM

‘What’s for lunch?’ Beloved Northern Minnesota burger joint opens for 65th season

The iconic Cloquet restaurant gained a cult following from serving the same onion rings, shakes, hand-dipped fish and burgers since they opened in 1960.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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March 19, 2024 4:00 AM

Food for everyone: Fargo international market serves diversifying population

The biggest international grocery store in both North and South Dakota, the Asian and American Supermarket, is celebrating just over one year at its new location, becoming more of an important cultural hub for the Fargo-Moorhead area.

by Amy Felegy

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March 18, 2024 4:49 AM

From anxiety to cancer, the evidence against ultra-processed food piles up

Americans consume more than half their daily calories from ultra-processed food. A new study finds consuming lots of this food is linked to a higher risk of many diseases.

by Allison Aubrey

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March 15, 2024 7:33 PM

Popular Keefer Court reopens in Eden Prairie’s Asia Mall

After closing in 2022, Keefer Court returns at a new location. They will sell a variety of buns, cakes, pastries and desserts.

by Ben Hovland

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March 14, 2024 3:15 PM

Celebrate Pi Day by making the perfect pie crust

Each year on March 14, Pi day, the celebration of the infinitely long number used for centuries in mathematical equations. And what better way to celebrate than by baking your own pie?

by Nina Moini and Lukas Levin

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March 14, 2024 9:08 AM

‘What’s for Lunch?’ Pi Day edition!

There’s only one day a year made for lovers of math and dessert. And that’s March 14, or 3.14, the first three digits of the infinite, irrational number pi.

by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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March 14, 2024 6:14 AM

What’s Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more

College students, rocket scientists and math enthusiasts around the world are celebrating Pi Day. The holiday is on Thursday, March 14 since 3/14 correlates to the first three digits of the infinite number.

by The Associated Press