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November 16, 2022 2:07 PM

'They just start crying': Student food insecurity and debt rising across Minnesota

With the rise of inflation and the end of universal school lunches, Minnesota families are finding it difficult to get the groceries they need and pay for school lunches.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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November 16, 2022 8:15 AM

Rising food costs take a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner

Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.

by The Associated Press

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November 14, 2022 5:16 AM

From science fiction to reality, 'no kill' meat may be coming soon

The meat of the future may be cultured directly from animal cells without slaughtering livestock. It's not yet sold in the U.S., but NPR got a tour of a leading start-up and a taste of their chicken.

by Allison Aubrey

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November 13, 2022 8:53 AM

For Thanksgiving, Ina Garten wants you to focus on simplicity

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with best-selling author and host Ina Garten about her latest cookbook, “Go-To Dinners,” and offers cooks of all levels ideas for a successful party.

by Michel Martin and Tinbete Ermyas

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November 13, 2022 6:02 AM

People here live in complete darkness for 2.5 months. Here's how they do it

On a cluster of islands between Norway and the North Pole, everyone wears headlamps for two-and-a-half months out of the year because it's pitch black outside. This weekend, the darkness begins.

by Claire Murashima

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November 10, 2022 5:16 AM

Rising prices are on the menu for Thanksgiving this year

With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, food and family are on many people's minds. But turkey and travel will carry a hefty price tag this year, in another sign of high inflation.

by Scott Horsley

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November 9, 2022 2:48 PM

St. Cloud voters back tax hike for parks; Duluth voters narrowly say 'No'

Voters in St. Cloud overwhelmingly supported a property tax hike to infuse millions of dollars into city parks over the next three years, while Duluth residents narrowly rejected a similar ballot question.

by Dan Kraker

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November 4, 2022 9:56 AM

5 tips to help you reset after the time change

From the moment you wake up, your body starts to prepare for sleep. We show you how to adjust your daytime habits to get the best possible night of rest.

by Allison Aubrey

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November 3, 2022 4:04 PM

This Minnesota hazelnut can pump up your favorite recipe and the environment

A University of Minnesota-bred hazelnut exemplifies the benefits of regenerative agriculture, and adds flavor to granola and fall salads. Find Beth Dooley’s recipes for them here.

by Tom Crann and Megan Burks