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Thursday, May 8, 2008

When Harry Met Betty

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When Harry Met Betty

The secret ingredient of Betty Crocker’s chiffon cake, that legendary mid-century dessert, was revealed long ago. Now, Joseph Hart uncovers the hidden story of its true inventor.

by Joseph Hart, Photos by Rich Fleischman

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Gimme Grain!

At the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, which turns 125 this fall, there’s a healthy respect for the old ways of doing things—including shoving and the occasional fisticuffs.

by Adam Minter, photos courtesy MGEX and Afton Historical Society

Twenty-Five Years of Post-it Notes

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Twenty-Five Years of Post-it Notes

Seriously! Minnesota's greatest invention prefigured email, hypertext, and the digital revolution.

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Buffalo Ridge

Is Minnesota the "Saudi Arabia of wind power"?

by Katherine Glover

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