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Winter Play: Ice climbing on the North Shore

Winter Play: Ice climbing on the North Shore

As part of MPR News’ Winter Play series, reporter Dan Kraker tried ice climbing for the first time on a cliff north of Two Harbors, an experience he found challenging, rewarding and — when it was over, at least — fun.
by Dan Kraker

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Winter Play: Dog sledding in southern Minnesota

Winter Play: Dog sledding in southern Minnesota

As part of MPR News’ Winter Play series, reporter Catharine Richert spent the afternoon dog sledding near Cannon Falls. Her best advice? Don’t let go of the sled. 
by Catharine Richert

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Winter Play: Cruising snow-covered trails on a fat tire bike near Brainerd

Winter Play: Cruising snow-covered trails on a fat tire bike near Brainerd

The sport of winter fat tire biking is booming in popularity. It’s an accessible, low-cost and fun way to get outside in nature during the colder months — and we tried it.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Bon appétit: Opera based on Julia Child comes to Fargo-Moorhead

Bon appétit: Opera based on Julia Child comes to Fargo-Moorhead

This weekend, the Fargo Moorhead Opera company debuts a Julia Child-esque opera star: Mezzo soprano Holly Janz will be in the kitchen and onstage in the one act opera, “Bon Appétit!”
by Tom Crann and Amy Felegy

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5 Minnesota chefs make the cut as 2023 James Beard Award semifinalists

5 Minnesota chefs make the cut as 2023 James Beard Award semifinalists

Four chefs are in the running for best in the Midwest, including Yia Vang of Union Hmong Kitchen in Minneapolis. Twin Cities chef Shawn McKenzie of Café Cerés received the state’s only national nod.
by Max Sparber

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America, we have a problem. People aren't feeling engaged with their work

America, we have a problem. People aren't feeling engaged with their work

A new Gallup report finds employee engagement in the U.S. fell in 2022 to 32 percent. Young people in particular reported feeling less cared about at work and having fewer opportunities to learn and grow.
by Andrea Hsu

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How an Alaskan 'puppy bus' went viral on TikTok

How an Alaskan 'puppy bus' went viral on TikTok

In the small city of Skagway, there's a one-of-a-kind bus service, that is designed for a very particular type of customer — puppies.
by Carmen Molina Acosta

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Where to celebrate Lunar New Year, Year of the Rabbit in the Twin Cities

Where to celebrate Lunar New Year, Year of the Rabbit in the Twin Cities

The Twin Cities’ annual Chinese New Year Celebration, typically a one-day festival, this year has grown to a week-long celebration at Asia Mall in Eden Prairie.
by Nicole Ki

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