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Klondike discontinues Choco Taco

Klondike discontinues Choco Taco

Those trying to beat the heat with some nice cold ice cream during the summer no longer have the Choco Taco to turn to, as Klondike has announced it’s discontinuing the treat.
by The Associated Press

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The power of Beyoncé is about to change music... again

The power of Beyoncé is about to change music... again

Due out this Friday, July 29, Beyoncé's “Act I Renaissance” has generated a massive wave of anticipation. In this round-table discussion, we breakdown why we're excited, why it matters and what we might expect.
by Sidney Madden, Ann Powers and Ayana Contreras

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‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Law & Order’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83

‘Goodfellas,’ ‘Law & Order’ actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83

Paul Sorvino, an imposing actor who specialized in playing crooks and cops like Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas” and the NYPD sergeant Phil Cerretta on “Law & Order,” has died.

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Kelsey Peterson shares her story of perseverance in 'Move Me'

Did you know that the month of July is Disability Pride Month? More than 41 million Americans live with a disability, and multiple generations of disability rights activists have worked tirelessly to shed shame and share the joy. Kelsey Peterson is a dancer, choreographer, writer and filmmaker who co-directed a documentary called “Move Me,” to share her own personal experience. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about her work.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota teams react as quidditch becomes quadball

Minnesota teams react as quidditch becomes quadball

The name change comes as the sport looks to distance itself from what sport officials are calling anti-trans remarks made by J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series.
by MPR News Staff

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Lutunji's Palate is built with purpose, fortified with love

Lutunji's Palate is built with purpose, fortified with love

Lutunji Abram finally has her own kitchen after years of selling her famous cobblers at local markets. She took us inside her new cafe to share her secrets for the perfect cobbler and how she hopes to help others find their purpose.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Novelist Ann Hood recounts her days as a flight attendant in 'Fly Girl'

Novelist Ann Hood recounts her days as a flight attendant in 'Fly Girl'

Ann Hood was a recent college grad in 1978 who couldn’t imagine a better way to see the world - and gather experiences for future writing - than being a flight attendant. Her new memoir, “Fly Girl,” chronicles her days flying the friendly and not-so-friendly skies.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Ottessa Moshfegh's year of death and internet clout

Ottessa Moshfegh's year of death and internet clout

The “My Year of Rest and Relaxation” author on feeling used, becoming an internet symbol for detachment, and how her new book has lightened her load of dead bodies.
by Andrew Limbong

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