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November 15, 2010
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MN90: Send it by Sled Dog

In the 1850s, mail service on Minnesota’s North Shore was notoriously unreliable. That is, until John Beargrease and his team of sled dogs began running mail between Two Harbors and Grand Marais. MN90 Producer Andi McDaniel learns about the man who inspired the annual John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. (Image by Christine Zenino)

November 15, 2010
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MN90: Turkey Capital of the World

Minnesota raises by far more turkeys than any other state. MN90 Producer Andi McDaniel finds out why our state has been such a hot spot for this iconic American bird.

November 15, 2010
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MN90: Chess on Ice

The sport of curling, according to Bemidji native and Olympian Cassie Potter mixes elements of golf, shuffleboard, chess, and bowling. MN90 Producer Andi McDaniel finds out why Minnesotans and others decided to combine all those games on ice.

November 10, 2010
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MN90: The Bridges of Hennepin County

There are more bridges across the Mississippi in the City of Minneapolis than anywhere else along the river. MN90 Producer Andi McDaniel speaks with David Stevens of Mill City Museum to find out why.

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