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April 11, 2023 10:24 AM

Photos: See the wildflower 'superbloom' happening across California

Thanks to a very wet year, the Golden State is experiencing a rare “superbloom” that's blanketing the ground with a variety of richly colored plants.

by Joe Hernandez and Emily Bogle

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April 10, 2023 10:39 AM

Let's go thrifting! Exploring the past, present and future of buying secondhand

We listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with a historian who wrote a book about thrifting and a thrift store marketing manager about thrifting’s past, present and future.

by Angela Davis, Susan Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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April 8, 2023 8:00 AM

New app Yodel will process many Minnesota camping purchases

Running through your camp supply checklist? The Minnesota Parks and Trails Division want you to add the Yodel app to your supply list to make buying supplies like firewood and ice easier and more secure.

by Matt Mikus

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April 7, 2023 1:23 PM

Nine scenic spots along the Minnesota and Wisconsin border

As we lumber out of winter, make a run for the eastern border. Here is a roundup of public lands for your next adventure.

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April 6, 2023 2:44 PM

Popular Minneapolis restaurant Owamni closed after electrical fire

Chef Sean Sherman says the restaurant was not damaged, but there was significant damage to the building's electrical system. There were no injuries.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 5, 2023 4:41 PM

Klaus Teuber, Catan board game creator, dies at 70

Teuber created the hugely popular game in which players compete to build settlements on a fictional island. Since its 1995 debut, it has sold tens of millions of copies in more than 40 languages.

by Neda Ulaby

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April 5, 2023 2:55 PM

Celebrate 90 years since the repeal of Prohibition with a glimpse into St. Paul's dark past

Friday marks 90 years since the repeal of Prohibition, and Saint Paul Brewing is celebrating with drink deals and history tours.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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April 5, 2023 11:06 AM

Four key takeaways from McDonald's layoffs

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Adam Chandler about what the announced layoffs at McDonalds say, and don't say, about the broader economy. Chandler is the author of “Drive-Thru Dreams.”

by Ally Schweitzer

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April 4, 2023 1:12 PM

'Black is Beautiful' photographer Kwame Brathwaite has died at 85

Kwame Brathwaite spent some six decades chronicling Black life, culture and activism. He's credited with helping found the “Black is Beautiful” movement.

by Elizabeth Blair