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Nearly 826,000 pounds of ground beef was recalled in 12 states in August 2009 after at least 27 people were sickened by salmonella.

Minnesota Company Recalls Burger Meat

A southwestern, Minn., food company is recalling more than 400 pounds of its steakhouse burger meat because of misbranding and allergens, officials said.

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Small St. Paul Shop Sells Guitars To The Stars

On a quiet St. Paul street corner, the sweet sounds of guitar chords ring simple and true. Willie’s American Guitars is a music magnet, attracting players from across the spectrum. Rock to country, beginners to legends.

2012/05/18

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Mo.-Based Pet Food Maker Issues Another Recall

Missouri-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because of potential exposure to salmonella.

2012/05/18

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Electric Cars: Saving On Gas, But Not Driving That Far

Imagine using just five gallons of gas over a six month period, all while driving an average of 30 miles a day.

2012/05/18

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Delta Blames Airfare Search Glitch On Web Company

Delta Air Lines says a glitch that appeared to show different airfares to frequent fliers happened because it was trying out a new company to power flight searches on its website.

2012/05/18

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Now-Closed Adult-Themed Store Sues Minn. City

The owners of an adult-themed store that recently closed in East Grand Forks are suing the city in federal court.

2012/05/17

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Self-Serve Frozen Yogurt Becoming Latest Trend

As you venture out this spring and summer, you’ll find several new frozen yogurt shops have opened up in the Twin Cities.

2012/05/17

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US Bank Upping Overdraft Fees

Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank will bump up overdraft fees for all its accounts beginning next month.

2012/05/17

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Food Cravings That Can Ruin Your Day

Diets would be a lot easier if cravings for things like ice cream, chocolate and chips didn’t get in the way. A crave can throw off your nutrition for the whole day. You can eat well and balanced all day and then end up blowing the whole thing on a huge slice of cake.

2012/05/16

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Good Question: Why Are Romance Novels So Hot?

For 10 weeks, the New York Times fiction bestseller list has been topped by a trilogy of books that some call “mommy porn.” One book, E.L. James’ “50 Shades of Grey,” has set the publishing world on fire; it’s arguably the biggest-selling erotic romance in decades.

2012/05/15

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One Of MN’s Oldest Bars Is Having Trouble Paying Its Bills

A bar claiming to be Minnesota’s oldest might be closing for good, soon.

2012/05/15

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Arctic Cat Narrows Fiscal 4Q Loss On Higher Sales

Arctic Cat Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal fourth-quarter loss narrowed on a steep jump in demand for all-terrain vehicles.

2012/05/15

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Keep Your Kids Eating Healthy This Summer

Summer break is almost here, and when the kids are home from school, that means more mouths to feed. Nutritionist and fitness expert Kim Coventry showed WCCO-TV some funs tips on how we can help our children eat healthy.

2012/05/15

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Finding Minnesota: Coastal Seafoods

This week in Finding Minnesota, we went to the international fish market that Minnesota restaurants have turned to for 31 years.

2012/05/13

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Mill City Farmers Market Opens For The Season In Minneapolis

Saturday was an ideal day to head over to the farmers market.

2012/05/12

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Price Comparison: Same Makeup, 5 Different Stores

WCCO’s Esme Murphy went shopping at five popular stores for the same five makeup products and found price differences as great as 50 percent. See the price changes for yourself!

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Before And After Eyelash Treatments

It’s the hottest thing since Botox and there are dozens of “eyelash bars” sprouting up around town. Take a look at some before and after images of some treatments to enhance your eyelashes.

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Farmers Market In Minneapolis

The Minneapolis Farmers Market runs down Nicollet Mall from 5th Street to 10th Street. It starts at 6 a.m. and goes till 6 p.m. every Thursday. The market has a plethora of shopping options: locally [...]

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From ‘Drab To Fab’

The WCCO Morning Show crew took a trip to Macy’s to check out some affordable ways to turn your professional outfit from Drab to Fab.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks during an Apple Special Event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts September 1, 2010 in San Francisco. Jobs announced upgraded versions of the entire iPod line, including an iPod Touch that includes a camera. (Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Apple Unveils New iPods, Apple TV

Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a refreshed lineup of iPods and a smaller Apple TV during a presentation in San Francisco on Sept. 1, 2010.

In August 2010, the U.S. government oversaw a massive recall of 228 million eggs due to a salmonella scare. The eggs were all produced by Wright County Egg is Galt, Iowa.

Scary Food: 9 Nasty Recalls

See some of the scariest food recalls.

Organic fruits and vegetables can cost up to about 30 percent more than regular produce. One reason is that organic farms are usually smaller than conventional farms, yielding less even as demand for their crops is high. Controlling pests and weeds without using artificial pesticides is more labor-intensive, harder, and more expensive than using most pesticides. Also, organic feed for livestock is more expensive.

Organic Foods: Worth The Cost?

The USDA doesn’t officially offer any opinion about whether organic food is safer or more nutritious than non-organic food. It only says that organic standards have been met.

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