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Eastern Carver County schools working to diversify library books
East Carver County schools striving for better diversity in library offerings.
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Organist provides a sonic salve as Northrop reopens to in-person audiences
REVIEW: Virtuoso reopens Northrop stage at a tense time.
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Artists reflect on George Floyd in three new Minneapolis billboards
Works by Seitu Jones, Xavier Tavera and Jim Denomie now tower over George Floyd Square.
Taste
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Grill a chicken or turkey on this unique rack
Dishwasher-safe rack speeds cooking — and cleanup time.
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Twin Cities chefs and bartenders unite to fight racism against Asian Americans
Minnesota Rice is a collective effort to raise awareness and money.
Movies
The 7 best movie villains of all time, from the glamorous to the downright evil
We know why some movie villains broke bad, but it may be even scarier when we don't.
Home & Garden
Dreaming of a new home or remodel? Learn about home design at this virtual event
Gain ideas and inspiration at a virtual AIA Minnesota home design event.
Taste
From cocktails to kombucha, 4 new beverages from Twin Cities makers
Local beverage makers have been busy roasting, brewing and creating.
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Spring migration is a great time to catch a parade of birds passing through
Birds rushing to summer nesting spots provide a show just outside your window.
Spring migration is a great time to catch a parade of birds passing through
Birds rushing to summer nesting spots provide a show just outside your window.
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What the heck are non-fungible tokens and why should you care?
Could NFTs be the collecting wave of the future?
Home & Garden
A great spot for birding by car and other birding tips
Crex Meadows offers 40 miles of roads with plenty of birds on view.
Local
Instead of getting a lot done during the pandemic, most Minnesotans just tried to get through it
What happened to the projects we started when COVID-19 hit? Not much. And that's OK.
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Prince: 5 years after his death, how the Purple One lives on
His overstuffed vault continues to yield treasures. His superfans keep his legacy alive. And critic Jon Bream reflects on how his own opinion has changed over the years.
Home & Garden
'Happy and homey' restored Duluth B&B now on market for $1.35M
The owners are writing another chapter of their fascinating lives.
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