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We just wanted a report on Spotify Wrapped. Siri had other plans.

We just wanted a report on Spotify Wrapped. Siri had other plans.

Our producer Alex Cheng was trying to bring us a report on Spotify Wrapped — but then Siri woke up on his phone and cut in with some stats of her own. Turns out, Siri can be kind of mean.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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What’s your Minnesota holiday tradition?

What’s your Minnesota holiday tradition?

Minnesota’s holiday traditions are as unique and varied as the people who call the state home. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a local historian and an author about making merry in Minnesota. Where did our traditions originate, and why are they important?
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Midtown Global Market celebrates its 15th anniversary — with a cookbook

Midtown Global Market celebrates its 15th anniversary — with a cookbook

The Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and for the first time ever, the chefs and business owners who fill the bustling market are putting together a cookbook. Trung Pham, one of the original vendors at the market, joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his story and the story of the market.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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Song of the Day: 'First Time Around' by New Salty Dog

Monday’s Song of the Day comes from Will Moore, the music director at WTIP in Grand Marais, Minn., — so you know it features some great Northland sounds.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Kennedy Center honors creative excellence in the arts at annual gala

Kennedy Center honors creative excellence in the arts at annual gala

Motown founder Berry Gordy, opera star Justino Díaz, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, entertainer Bette Midler and television impresario Lorne Michaels were among those celebrated this weekend.
by Elizabeth Blair

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Granddaughter of cult leader tells her story of escape in 'Sex Cult Nun'

Granddaughter of cult leader tells her story of escape in 'Sex Cult Nun'

Faith Jones, a successful lawyer, is the granddaughter of David Berg, founder of The Family. She tells of how she was raised in the cult from infancy until managing to leave it in her early 20s.
by Ilana Masad

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When making music breaks your body

When making music breaks your body

An arthritis diagnosis means the latest album by the San Francisco Bay Area band The Dodos is likely its last. It is a striking reminder of the oft-overlooked physical strains of music careers.
by Grayson Haver Currin

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2 cousins celebrate their childhood neighborhood in 'Dream Street'

2 cousins celebrate their childhood neighborhood in 'Dream Street'

Meet Mr. Sidney, who's always sharply dressed. Belle, who catches butterflies in jar. And the Hat Lady, Ms. Sarah. They're just some of the residents of Dream Street, the best street in the world.
by Samantha Balaban

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