Manitoba farmer thought unexploded artillery shell was coffee thermos

A Manitoba farmer found an unexploded artillery shell about 25 miles west of Winnipeg.

Bogus alarms might bring fines in SF

Sioux Falls officials may start charging fines for responding to false alarms.

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Canadian stamp sells for $260,000 at New York auction

A century-old Canadian stamp was sold at a New York auction for $260,000 U.S., the highest price ever paid for a Canadian stamp.

Reaction positive to no-homework deal Calgary couple signed with school

A public dialogue has been struck in Calgary, Alberta, after a school board reached an agreement with a family for no homework.

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FAITH MATTERS: Warren Aglow . . . Copeland to speak . . . Kumla dinner, etc.

Jane Parker, who grew up in Fridley, Minn., will talk to Warren Aglow at 9 a.m. today about how she found God and got sober.

Snowbirds return to Arizona

After a few years of decline, snowbirds appear to be returning to Arizona's recreational vehicle parks.

Tim Russert’s NBC office on display in Newseum

An exhibit honoring former "Meet the Press" moderator Tim Russert opens in Washington on Friday.

CHEF JEFF: Sausage-Stuffed Squash

Herald Food Editor Jeff Tiedeman takes baked winter squash to another level by stuffing it with homemade sausage at Chef Jeff, the Red River Valley's newest food blog of fun, at Chef Jeff.

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CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Citrus Harvest Muffins

Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to give this cranberry recipe from Ocean Spray a try.

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CHEF JEFF: Chili-Stuffed Potato Skins

Chili and baked potatoes are two of Herald Food Editor Jeff Tiedeman's favorite foods. Combined, they're even better, as he points out at Chef Jeff, the Red River Valley's newest food blog of fun, at Chef Jeff.

• Chili-Stuffed Potato Skins

ONLINE EXTRA — MUFFIN MADNESS: Streusel Berry Muffins . . . Whole-Wheat Blueberry Muffins . . . Carrot-Raisin Muffins, etc.

THE EATBEAT: Apple crisp epitomizes fine food at Eagles Crest Grill

Eagles Crest Grill has become one of the popular spots for dining and socializing in Grand Forks.

• Marilyn Hagerty
• THE EATBEAT: About Eagles Crest Grill

Banana bonanza

Don’t overlook nutritional value of the ripe ones.

• Jeff Tiedeman
• BANANA RECIPES: Hallelujah Banana Bread . . . Cherry Banana Bread
• ONLINE EXTRA — MUFFIN MADNESS: Streusel Berry Muffins . . . Whole-Wheat Blueberry Muffins . . . Carrot-Raisin Muffins, etc.

CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Guacamole

Avocados seem to be plentiful in the supermarket these days. And if you watch closely, they might be on sale.

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BANANA RECIPES: Hallelujah Banana Bread . . . Cherry Banana Bread

• Hallelujah Banana Bread
• Cherry Banana Bread