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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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Buying Minnesota-made for the holidays

Buying Minnesota-made for the holidays

How’s that holiday gift list coming along? Host Angela Davis helps you shop local for the holidays. Learn about Minnesota makers and retailers where you can find local goods for everyone on your list.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Getting outdoors this winter 

Getting outdoors this winter 

The difference between enduring winter and enjoying winter might be as simple as finding an outdoor activity that makes you happy. Host Angela Davis talks about winter biking, snowshoeing, skiing and other ways to have fun in winter. 
by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Mitchell Levesque

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Deer are catching the COVID-19 virus. What does that mean for humans?

Deer are catching the COVID-19 virus. What does that mean for humans?

Earlier this month, researchers announced that a stunning number of deer in Iowa had been found to be infected with the coronavirus. Jeff Bender, a veterinarian and public health expert, told host Cathy Wurzer more about the findings and what they mean for humans and the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Homemade and heartfelt gifts cheer both giver and receiver

Homemade and heartfelt gifts cheer both giver and receiver

Do you bake or craft? MPR News guest host Stephanie Curtis talks to people who are making gifts for the holidays as a way to relieve pandemic stress and pass on joy from the heart. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Reviving Ojibwe spiritual traditions, one pet at a time

Reviving Ojibwe spiritual traditions, one pet at a time

Several members of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in northern Minnesota are working to address animal neglect on their tribal lands — and in doing so bringing their community closer to its spiritual roots.
by The Associated Press

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More veterans with PTSD will get help from service dogs, thanks to the 'PAWS' Act

More veterans with PTSD will get help from service dogs, thanks to the 'PAWS' Act

Service dogs have long helped veterans with vision or mobility problems. Now the PAWS Veterans Therapy Act will help connect specially trained dogs to some veterans with symptoms of traumatic stress.
by Stephanie O'Neill

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