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Playboy magazine brings back nudity, says removing it was a mistake
After a nudity-free year, the magazine is reversing course.
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How to be a gentleman in the age of the 'bro'
From giving a compliment to choosing a wine to telling a joke, five Twin Cities area gents have advice on how to up your game.
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Ordinary is extraordinary: How messy mornings are uniting women in Minnesota
Women in the Twin Cities are showing the power of opening themselves up during a vulnerable time of day.
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Ask the expert: How does a funky newcomer fit in Minnesota fashion scene?
A funky newcomer hopes to fit with the Minnesota fashion scene — without entirely losing her look.
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Is a tattoo a fitting way to honor a lost loved one? More Twin Citians say yes
The tattoos, which are increasingly popular, are proving to be a balm for some but a painful reminder to others.
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You can have Santa's chair for $300 as Macy's starts unloading items in storage
The downtown Minneapolis store enters its final clearance phase, with the reopening of the building's fourth floor as space to sell furniture, fixtures and other backroom items.
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On the hunt for ethical shopping options? Try these cause-driven Twin Cities brands
Hoping to change the world in 2017? There's been a serious upswing in "ethical" shopping options, and these Twin Cities businesses are a great place to start.
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How Mary Tyler Moore changed TV's dress code for women — by wearing pants
Years before she personified the single working woman, she alarmed advertisers with a bold fashion choice.
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Scene + Heard: Best of the Best Showcase for dance teams
More than 5,000 spectators packed Williams Arena for the 2017 Best of the Best Showcase, hosted by the University of Minnesota.
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'Almost like local celebrities': Meet state's biggest style influencers on Instagram
These Minnesota Instagram stars boast big numbers, and sometimes big businesses.
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Scene + Heard: Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr sponsors Raise the Barr
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr and his mom, Lori Barr, sponsored a holiday program to support the Jeremiah Program.
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You can now smash things for fun in St. Paul's new Break Room
The Break Room encourages you to pick up a sledgehammer and safely blow off steam in a satisfyingly destructive way.
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Ask the expert: How to style navy skirts without resembling a schoolgirl
This question illustrates how ladies frequently think of navy as a narrowly nautical/preppy color — and it gives the chance to prove how versatile it can be.
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