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Cold weather is good news for Winter Carnival ice harvesters

Cold weather is good news for Winter Carnival ice harvesters

The recent cold snap has made for a good harvest of ice blocks on Green Lake -- the source for the ice that will be used to construct a 70-foot-tall ice palace in St. Paul later this month.
by Kirsti Marohn

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In 'A State of Freedom,' be careful what you wish for

In 'A State of Freedom,' be careful what you wish for

The characters Neel Mukherjee's new novel all want better lives, and -- to say the least -- they're seldom rewarded. 'A State of Freedom' is a dark, brutal read, but also surprisingly beautiful.
by Michael Schaub

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From vegan to 'Keto' and Mediterranean: experts rank 2018's best diets

From vegan to 'Keto' and Mediterranean: experts rank 2018's best diets

A panel of experts convened by U.S. News ranked the best diets. The Mediterranean Diet comes out on top. Two new diets are ranked: the physician-created Nutritarian Diet and the popular Keto diet.
by Allison Aubrey

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'He lost his mind,' Trump says after Bannon reportedly slammed Russian meeting

'He lost his mind,' Trump says after Bannon reportedly slammed Russian meeting

"Even if you thought that this was not treasonous," President Trump's former chief strategist is quoted as saying, "... you should have called the FBI immediately."

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Minnesota teen's book explores injustice of India's caste system

The self-published book, "Free Birds," takes place in India in the 1750s, where the caste system divides people into social categories. It follows a young girl named Navya who is born into an upper rank.
by Kirsti Marohn

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A is for appreciation: How Sue Grafton helped transform the mystery genre

A is for appreciation: How Sue Grafton helped transform the mystery genre

Grafton revolutionized what had become fossilized formula fiction. She tossed out the genre's sexist, racist and nativist cliches and helped make the detective novel matter again.
by Maureen Corrigan

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Why is venison on expensive plates and food pantry shelves?

Why is venison on expensive plates and food pantry shelves?

Venison, a luxury meat sold in high-end stores also shows up on the winter menus of expensive restaurants. But venison from deer killed by hunters can't be sold, so much of it is given away for free.
by Dan Charles

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Hoda Kotb named co-anchor of 'Today' show, replacing Matt Lauer

Hoda Kotb named co-anchor of 'Today' show, replacing Matt Lauer

Kotb has filled in for Lauer since he was fired in late November for inappropriate sexual behavior. Now it's official: Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are Today's first all-female anchor team.

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The worst words of 2017

Why is it that some words or phrases catch on quicker than others? Linguist Anatoly Liberman analyzed trends from 2017 and their origins.
by Kerri Miller

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Singing about 'Minneap'lis, Minnesota'

In honor of Jacob Frey being sworn in as the new mayor of Minneapolis today, listen to an obscure song called "Minneap'lis, Minnesota" by Rufus Lumley.
by Phil Picardi

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