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Gingerbread monolith delights San Francisco on Christmas Day

Gingerbread monolith delights San Francisco on Christmas Day

The three-sided, nearly 7-foot-tall gingerbread tower, held together by icing and decorated with a few gumdrops, delighted the city on Friday when word spread about its existence.
by The Associated Press

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One-of-a-kind shelter helps traumatized dogs learn to trust humans again

One-of-a-kind shelter helps traumatized dogs learn to trust humans again

The ASPCA's Behavioral Rehabilitation Center works with severely fearful dogs rescued from puppy mills and hoarders. The shelter has an 87 percent success rate in rehabilitating undersocialized dogs.
by Neda Ulaby

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Practical advice we turned to to get us through the pandemic in 2020

Practical advice we turned to to get us through the pandemic in 2020

Navigating life in 2020 hasn’t been easy, and as we prepare to welcome the new year, the pandemic will continue to force us to adapt and find solutions to the disruption.
by Angela Davis

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Appetites: Share the richness of holiday breads

Appetites: Share the richness of holiday breads

Has this been the year you refined your baking skills? If the pandemic has meant you've been perfecting your bread making, cookbook author Beth Dooley is back with us with some ideas for holiday breads.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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Which winter sports are safest to play during COVID-19?

Which winter sports are safest to play during COVID-19?

To stay physically active this winter while limiting the risk of coronavirus infections, experts suggest activities you do alone or with members of your household. That could include running, skiing and snowshoeing.
by The Associated Press

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‘You have this feeling of floating’: Skaters delight in perfect lake ice in northern Minn.

‘You have this feeling of floating’: Skaters delight in perfect lake ice in northern Minn.

Matthew Baxley, co-host of WTIP’s Boundary Waters Podcast, is among the skating fanatics who have been putting in as much ice time as they can before the weather changes. He went out earlier this week with friends, and sent Morning Edition an audio postcard from their day.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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Rebroadcast: For the love of dogs

Rebroadcast: For the love of dogs

We love dogs. But do they love us back? One canine researcher says yes.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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How to best set up your home as the pandemic drags on

How to best set up your home as the pandemic drags on

Months into the pandemic, our homes have turned into offices and classrooms. How do you maintain a relaxing living space amid the chaos?
by Angela Davis and Arfie Ghedi

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Even during a pandemic, doctors say physical activity is crucial for your health

Even during a pandemic, doctors say physical activity is crucial for your health

At a time when more people are staying at home, the World Health Organization recommends finding ways to be physically active and limit the amount of time you spend sitting.  
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Author explores the taste of Minnesota in new book

Author explores the taste of Minnesota in new book

What defines traditional Minnesota cooking? Author Patrice M. Johnson says it’s informed by the seasons, and shaped by Scandinavian heritage. But that’s far from the whole picture. Her new book is called “Land of 10,000 Plates: Stories and recipes from Minnesota.”
by Tom Crann

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