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Somali-American who wore hijab at Minn. pageant now a hit at NY Fashion Week
Model Halima Aden went from St. Cloud to walking the runway for Kanye West, plus getting gushing write-ups from Cosmopolitan and Us Weekly.
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Finding love the Minnesotan way: Afton Alps hosting chairlift speed dating event
It's all downhill from here as singles look for a match on Afton's ski lifts.
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How to find vintage fashions from Dayton's and other bygone department stores
Secondhand stores peddle high-end designs from the great Twin Cities department stores.
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Vintage fashions from the great Minnesota department stores
Once upon a time, the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul each boasted a handful of high-end department stores.
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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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