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Why pizza farms are a summer sensation – and 5 you must try near Twin Cities

Why pizza farms are a summer sensation – and 5 you must try near Twin Cities

No, slices of pepperoni are not being cultivated in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin. Instead, farmers are building showy pizza ovens, making dough and hanging a "welcome" sign.
  • Explore a handful of must-visit pizza farms near the Twin Cities
Overweight Minnesotans are among those who are ditching the diet
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Overweight Minnesotans are among those who are ditching the diet

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Fewer people are trying to lose weight amid a backlash against dieting and growing acceptance of being fat.
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Why craft markets are proliferating at Twin Cities breweries and taprooms
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Why craft markets are proliferating at Twin Cities breweries and taprooms

July 19
Twin Cities taprooms are suddenly hot spots for shopping artisan jewelry, handbags, skin care and more.
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Dave Chappelle to headline five shows at intimate Minneapolis club
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Dave Chappelle to headline five shows at intimate Minneapolis club

July 19
The comedian and actor will perform at Icehouse, a small venue in south Minneapolis.
That's different: Minnesota's passive-aggressiveness inspires hit T-shirt
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That's different: Minnesota's passive-aggressiveness inspires hit T-shirt

July 19
Minnesotans are notorious for not saying what they really mean — and now they can wear it proud.
Friday's J. Cole concert at Xcel Center postponed to Saturday due to 'border issues'
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Friday's J. Cole concert at Xcel Center postponed to Saturday due to 'border issues'

July 19
The charts-topping rapper also delayed concerts in three other cities.
Summer serial: Embark on Great Lakes adventure in 'Redemption's Run'
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Summer serial: Embark on Great Lakes adventure in 'Redemption's Run'

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When a mysterious young captain arrives in her hometown of Bayfield, Wis., 12-year-old Kacie stows aboard his boat, Redemption, searching for answers about the father she has never known.
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Seattle rock legend Buzz Osborne of the Melvins relishes his Minneapolis ties

July 19
The hero of the Seattle underground scene talks Chris Cornell, Mudhoney and his favorite Minneapolitan ahead of Saturday's Bash 17.
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Hundreds of puppets from around the world converge on St. Paul this week

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MSP Airport shows travelers 'who we are' with new Minnesota art

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