Minnesota Today from MPR News

An editor's guide to today's news and ideas in Minnesota

January 17, 2013

Minn. snowboarder on the trail to Winter X games, riding for Ofc. Decker

Minnesota’s long winters and lack of mountains tends to produce more snowboarders with finely honed technical skills gained from terrain parks and other non-traditional places, like parking garage walls. Snowboarder Dan Brisse of Richmond, Minn., is a fine example of a technically gifted boarder. He is trying to advance in the Winter X Games.
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Number of Minnesota breweries double in two years

Dangerous Man Brewing

Dangerous Man Brewing Co. owner Rob Miller fills a growler in his new Minneapolis brewery. (MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson)

Surly Bill that legalized taprooms is fueling continued growth in Minnesota’s beer industry.

Minnesota is undergoing a “beer boom” and catching up with the rest of the country. In just the last two years, the number of breweries in the state has nearly doubled to 53, driving a proliferation of local beers.

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Gophers meet their match tonight against Michigan

“Thursday night will be the first time since 1977 that two top 10 teams have squared off in Williams Arena, as Rodney Williams and No. 9 Minnesota host No. 5 Michigan,” (FSN).