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Tinted sunscreen does something regular sun protection can't

Tinted sunscreen does something regular sun protection can't

Most sunscreens protect skin from UV light but the tinted variety also block visible light. And that can be important for people with hyperpigmentation or melasma, especially those with darker skin.
by Andrea Muraskin

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Authorities suspend rescue efforts for Minnesota hiker missing in Wyoming

Authorities suspend rescue efforts for Minnesota hiker missing in Wyoming

Authorities in Wyoming have suspended search and rescue efforts for a Minnesota hiker who’s been missing for more than three weeks. The sheriff called it a “heartbreaking and difficult decision.”
by MPR News Staff

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Review: Soft-serve beer makes its debut and s'mores abound

Review: Soft-serve beer makes its debut and s'mores abound

This year’s roster of new Minnesota State Fair foods includes a wide variety of new foods and drinks to sample. And as she’s done every year, food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl was out there bright and early on the first day to try every single new offering.
by Emily Bright and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota DNR stocks fish pond ahead of State Fair opening

Minnesota DNR stocks fish pond ahead of State Fair opening

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stocked its popular State Fair fish pond Tuesday morning. There, fairgoers can see the rare paddlefish and prehistoric lake sturgeon, plus a few dozen more species.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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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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How to manage your time so you don't feel overwhelmed

How to manage your time so you don't feel overwhelmed

Do you find yourself racing against the clock, but still not getting everything done? Does it stress you out? MPR News host Angela Davis is tackling time management with a researcher and a time management coach.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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