
Rachel Hutton
Feature Writer at The Minnesota Star Tribune
Feature writer @StarTribune & devotee of the well-told story
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3 weeks ago |
gmtoday.com | Rachel Hutton |Richard Chin
MINNEAPOLIS — Before the interstate highway system arrived in the 1950s, all manner of roadside oases enticed motorists to stretch their legs and open their wallets. Many of those oddball museums, petting zoos and gift shops have long since gone by the wayside.
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3 weeks ago |
theepochtimes.com | Rachel Hutton |Richard Chin
In a bland landscape of fast-food and fuel chains, these quirky pit stops are a fresh sight for road-weary eyes. By Rachel Hutton and Richard ChinThe Minnesota Star TribuneMINNEAPOLIS—Before the interstate highway system arrived in the 1950s, all manner of roadside oases enticed motorists to stretch their legs and open their wallets.
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3 weeks ago |
startribune.com | Rachel Hutton
Freddie Weisberg and Char Cohodes share the desires and dealbreakers of senior daters, and the art of the handpicked pairing.
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3 weeks ago |
thebrunswicknews.com | Rachel Hutton |Richard Chin
By Rachel Hutton and Richard Chin, The Minnesota Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS - Before the interstate highway system arrived in the 1950s, all manner of roadside oases enticed motorists to stretch their legs and open their wallets. Many of those oddball museums, petting zoos and gift shops have long since gone by the wayside. (Probably a good thing in the case of a couple infamous Up North oddities where tourists fed marshmallows or soda to captive bears.)
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3 weeks ago |
miamiherald.com | Rachel Hutton
MINNEAPOLIS - Before the interstate highway system arrived in the 1950s, all manner of roadside oases enticed motorists to stretch their legs and open their wallets. Many of those oddball museums, petting zoos and gift shops have long since gone by the wayside.
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A features reporter's version of investigative journalism: uncovering a secret website selling discounted Target merch! https://t.co/xE63ITBFBR

Beyond frustrated to learn that since this story ran, Nancy experienced yet ANOTHER attempted break in to her Kia, which will cost her $250 to replace the smashed window https://t.co/unm60d3ViV

In honor of @rrchin's St. Patty's quiz, I ate a bowl of Lucky Charms for the first time in decades (purchased as "bait" for 6-y-o to use in leprechaun traps). It was as magically delicious as promised! https://t.co/g4oGJPyRn8