Spring weather is here and we’re ready for it. Our expert foodie shares her tips for enjoying restaurant patio season, including how to do it on a budget. We’ve got a handful of reasons why Detroit Lakes is worth a look this summer. Plus, fishing drama and the pros/cons of being a human guinea pig, for science.

 

Read more about the best restaurant patios in the Twin Cities, where to eat in Duluth, fishing tech controversy, a tech-free fishing spot and joining research trials.

 

This week our guests are Features Reporter Richard Chin, Food and Drink Reporter Joy Summers, Outdoors Reporter Tony Kennedy and Travel Editor Simon Peter Groebner.

 

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Spring weather is here and we&rsquo;re ready for it. Our expert foodie shares her tips for enjoying restaurant patio season, including how to do it on a budget. We&rsquo;ve got a handful of reasons why Detroit Lakes is worth a look this summer. Plus, fishing drama and the pros/cons of being a human guinea pig, for science.
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Read more about <a href="https://www.startribune.com/patio-guide-summer-weather-minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul-suburbs/601346788">the best restaurant patios in the Twin Cities</a>, <a href="https://www.startribune.com/best-restaurants-bar-brewery-ice-cream-duluth-minnesota-north-shore-lake-superior/600374580">where to eat in Duluth</a>, <a href="https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-fishing-enthusiasts-bash-technology-that-allows-anglers-to-sharp-shoot/601309171">fishing tech controversy</a>, <a href="https://www.startribune.com/fed-up-with-high-tech-fishing-this-central-minnesota-lake-is-for-you/601341724">a tech-free fishing spot</a> and <a href="https://www.startribune.com/want-to-be-a-lab-rat-the-u-of-m-has-a-website-where-you-can-sign-up/601345047">joining research trials</a>.
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This week our guests are Features Reporter <a href="https://www.startribune.com/richard-chin/6370581">Richard Chin</a>, Food and Drink Reporter <a href="https://www.startribune.com/joy-summers/8641580">Joy Summers</a>, Outdoors Reporter <a href="https://www.startribune.com/tony-kennedy/6370563">Tony Kennedy</a> and Travel Editor <a href="https://www.startribune.com/simon-peter-groebner/6370487">Simon Peter Groebner</a>.
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You can follow Aaron Brown on <a href="https://x.com/minnesotabrown?lang=en">X</a>, <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/minnesotabrown.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/minnesotabrown">Facebook</a> at @minnesotabrown.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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To support &ldquo;Worth It&rdquo; and the important work of the Minnesota Star Tribune, subscribe today by visiting <a href="http://startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe">Startribune.com/WorthItToSubscribe</a>.
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Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>
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There&rsquo;s a reason compasses always point north. The North Star State is the land of 10,000 possibilities. That&rsquo;s where the Minnesota Star Tribune comes in. Each week, the people who know our state inside and out will reach into the spaces you might not know to share the stories worth your attention, the places worth a look, the events worth your time &ndash; and money. We&rsquo;re cutting a path through the woods. Come follow us.