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Lifestyle

What would Socrates do?

He's called the Johnny Appleseed of philosophy. Author Christopher Phillips brings the teachings of Socrates to coffee shops, elementary schools, and prisons.

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High-stakes chess comes to the Twin Cities

Thousands of chess players from all over the world have gathered at the Minneapolis Convention Center this weekend, for what's billed as the richest and largest open chess tournament. They're competing for $500,000 in prize money.

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Turning pro on the fishing circuit

As Minnesota anglers tried their luck on the lakes on fishing opener weekend, some may have dreamt of leaving their day jobs and becoming professionals on the fishing circuit. Chris Glaze is trying to make that dream come true. Glaze describes himself as a semi-professional bass fisherman, meaning he's out competing with the pros, but hasn't quit his day job yet. Glaze told MPR's Greta Cunningham he started professional fishing nine years ago after a friend encouraged him.
by Greta Cunningham

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The Minnesota DNR fights fish poaching

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is fighting fish poaching with heavy fines. DNR Conservation officers have some new and serious tools to combat overfishing.

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The new face of taxidermy

Tighter fishing regulations have more anglers turning to fish replicas to display their trophy catches. It's the new face of taxidermy.

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Cold weather and your garden

Gardener Deb Brown has some reassuring words about the recent cold weather's impact on your garden. Also, lawn care and pruning advice.

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The Puck stops here

The Walker Art Center expansion and opening has attracted international attention, but one of the details that's attracting the most notice is an international name -- of a chef. Wolfgang Puck is behind the Walker's signature restaurant, 20.21, which opens this week.

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Summertime arctic exploration

Explorers Lonnie Dupre and Eric Larsen are attempting what they say is the first ever summer crossing of the Arctic Ocean beginning May 12.

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Senate questions oversight of Indian gambling

The U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee wonders if there's enough oversight of the Indian gambling industry. Senators held a hearing on the issue Wednesday, and invited Minnesota's U.S. attorney to testify.

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