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Lifestyle

15 binge-worthy podcasts to check out before 2023

15 binge-worthy podcasts to check out before 2023

Before we kick off a new year, here are some of our favorite podcasts from 2022 for your listening enjoyment!
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Can dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dog

Can dogs smell time? Just ask Donut the dog

After decades of wondering, an NPR reporter finally figures out how her husband's family dog knew when the school bus would arrive everyday. She did some digging — and now it all makes scents.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Homeward Bound! Dog, found 1,600 miles away, will be home for Christmas

Homeward Bound! Dog, found 1,600 miles away, will be home for Christmas

The german shepherd mix went missing in October 2021. Now, the friendly pooch is on a cross-country road trip from Kansas to California, back to the family who adopted him as an abandoned puppy.
by Vanessa Romo

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Union Hmong Kitchen plans new pop-up restaurant in Minneapolis

Union Hmong Kitchen plans new pop-up restaurant in Minneapolis

From the mind of Chef Yia Vang, known for his restaurant Union Hmong Kitchen, Slurp Pop Up Noodle Shop will open its doors in January for a limited run.
by Jacob Aloi

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Where to grab a bowl of soup in the Twin Cities

Where to grab a bowl of soup in the Twin Cities

Here in the cold dark expanse of Minnesota winter, soup szn is upon us. There’s something about soup — maybe the endless recipe possibilities, or the compatibility with a thermos — that makes delicious, liquidized food the cornerstone of chilly-weather cuisine. If you don’t feel up for standing over a simmering pot for hours, we’ve made a list of standout spots to get soup in the Twin Cities. 

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Get cozy at these 10 Minneapolis coffee shops

Get cozy at these 10 Minneapolis coffee shops

There’s nothing like a warm beverage and welcoming surroundings to make the chill of winter melt into the background. A cozy coffee shop has appeal in all seasons, but the pull can feel especially strong this time of year. Here are 10 enticing options spread throughout Minneapolis.

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Terrible at buying Christmas presents? Peep our guide for clever gift ideas

Terrible at buying Christmas presents? Peep our guide for clever gift ideas

Not everyone has a knack for gift giving — and that's OK! Our experts share tips on what to get for 5 personality types, ranging from the practical to the sentimental to the hard to shop for.
by Meghan Keane

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