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Lifestyle

A Bonus Garden Guru

Recent storms have left us more work to do in the yard than usual. Midmorning's Garden Guru has tips on examining your trees for damage, as well as other gardening advice.

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Watching warblers

Kenn Kaufman has been called a legend in the bird-watching world. He shares how he observes and identifies birds in the wild and in backyards.

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Authentic American fare

We'll hit the road on a quest to find out-of-the-way restaurants, diners and food stands with Michael Stern, a regular with his wife Jane on MPR's Splendid Table and co-author of a guide to regional eateries.

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Recipes from Kitchen of Light

Two recipes from Kitchen of Light: New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad.

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Kitchen of Light: Scandinavian cooking goes gourmet

Scandinavian cooks have always been blessed with a backyard full of world-class ingredients -- from Norwegian salmon to mountain-raised lambs to berries sweetened by 24-hour-a-day summer sunlight. But despite these natural assets, Scandinavian dining has only recently made the transition from home-cooking to fine cuisine. Oslo-based food writer Andreas Viestad talks about Scandinavian cooking with MPR's Lorna Benson.

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Man's best therapist

Most American pet owners don't use their dogs for hunting or herding anymore. Instead people rely on canine companions to fill the emotional gaps in their lives.

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Summertime travel in Minnesota

Planning your summer vacation? If you're not sure where to go yet, Beth Gauper offers some suggestions. We discuss traveling in the state of Minnesota during the summer, from week-long vacations to weekend get-aways.

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Garden Guru

Healthy plants are the key to a flourishing garden. What you can do this month to revitalize and protect your turf, flowers, shrubs and trees.

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Garden insects, friends and enemies

Consider bugs a plague upon your roses? Insects can help your garden, too. A look at strategies and alternatives to spraying first.

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A weekend of fishing

The Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start for the summer tourist season. Tourism contributes nearly $10 billion to Minnesota's economy. Resorts and other tourist-oriented businesses are hoping for a summer season that will compensate for several years of struggle. Many Minnesotans will head to the water for a long weekend of fishing.

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