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Lifestyle

Logging on and Losing Out: Dealing Addiction to America's Kids

Logging on and Losing Out: Dealing Addiction to America's Kids

Three quarters of American adolescents gamble on a regular basis, thanks in large measure to the growing popularity of Internet poker. But the teenage poker craze comes with risks, because adolescents are far more likely than adults to become addicted to gambling.

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Groups challenge forest certification

Groups challenge forest certification

Does the DNR have enough resources to prevent damage to state forest by OHV users? A group that certified the agency as a sustainable forest manager isn't sure. Two environmental groups say the certification shouldn't go through until the DNR shows it can do better.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Home repair season on the horizon

Home repair season on the horizon

Home inspector John Trostle is joined by "This Old House" veteran Tom Silva to answer your questions about home repair and construction.

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The landscape of home

The landscape of home

Landscape architect Julie Moir Messervy says your yard should reflect the scenery you love, whether it's mountains or water.

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Too many teams?

Minneapolis and St. Paul have more pro sports teams than they can handle, according to a new study from bizjournals.com, which calls the Twin Cities "over-extended" in its ability to support its professional teams. All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked with G. Scott Thomas, who conducted the analysis.
by Tom Crann

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A chocolate renaissance

A chocolate renaissance

The box of chocolates that you give your sweetheart this Valentine's Day may not contain the traditional candy flavors. Over the past few years, high-end chocolate boutiques have opened all across Minnesota. A Twin Cities chocolatier, B.T McElrath, helps explain this chocolate renaissance.
by Greta Cunningham

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In the kitchen with Julia

In the kitchen with Julia

For one year, Julie Powell gave her life over to a cookbook. Not just any cookbook, but the weighty, seminal guide written by Julia Child, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." The project transformed her life.

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The secret life of Betty Crocker

A new book by a Minneapolis author looks behind the veil of one of America's most famous women -- Betty Crocker. She's 84 years old now, and she's had it all -- a career with a Fortune 500 company, a reputation as the ideal homemaker.

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Neighbors argue over trail

For years, a snowmobile club in Hermantown, just outside Duluth, has been trying to build a "missing link" between two long distance trails. Opposition seems to be growing as the area fills up with homes.

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Finding middle ground

Northeastern Minnesota is a playground for a lot of people. Some like to canoe and hike and ski; some like to ride snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles. Government agencies responsible for the land are trying to find some middle ground between the two groups. Meetings on the North Shore this week will allow public input on the issue.

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