Chernobyl’s Elephant’s Foot is one of the most radioactive objects on Earth. Just five minutes near it can be fatal, making it a chilling reminder of nuclear disaster.

A nuclear waste watchdog group in Cañon City wants other communities to make sure have the full picture of the energy cycle and its history.

(Meredith Deeds/For the Minnesota Star Tribune) Serves 4 to 6. Certain to warm you from the inside out, this hearty chowder will become your new favorite winter soup. From Meredith Deeds.