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The luck of the Irish spice bag: The takeout dish that’s found a home in the Twin Cities

The luck of the Irish spice bag: The takeout dish that’s found a home in the Twin Cities

O'Shaughnessy Distilling Company in Minneapolis has turned its Irish-American twist on Ireland’s beloved late-night dish, the spice bag — complete with cheese curds — into a viral sensation and permanent menu item, drawing crowds from across the metro.
by Jacob Aloi

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Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together of 2025

Minnesota State Fair 101: Your guide to the Great Minnesota Get-Together of 2025

Here’s everything you need to know about the fair, from how to get there to where to snag some great deals.
by Payton Whaley

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Ceremonial walk along the Rum River serves as ‘a prayer’ for the water

Ceremonial walk along the Rum River serves as ‘a prayer’ for the water

This year’s Indigenous-led water walk followed the Rum River from Mille Lacs Lake in Vineland to Peninsula Point Park in Anoka, where the river converges with the Mississippi River. 
by Chandra Colvin

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As Stillwater prison closes, advocates say inmates’ legal documents at risk

As Stillwater prison closes, advocates say inmates’ legal documents at risk

As inmates are transferred out of Stillwater prison, advocates say they are forced to choose between packing personal items and educational and legal documents. The corrections department disputes this is a widespread problem. 
by Cait Kelley

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Billionaire Kathy Cargill now selling half of the properties she bought on Duluth’s Park Point

Billionaire Kathy Cargill now selling half of the properties she bought on Duluth’s Park Point

Billionaire Kathy Cargill created a stir when she bought up more than a dozen properties on Duluth’s Park Point and razed many of the homes. Now she’s selling about half of what she bought.
by Dan Kraker

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