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Meghan, Harry name baby son Archie Harrison

Meghan, Harry name baby son Archie Harrison

Meghan declared the baby, whose full name is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, "a dream" and called motherhood "magic."
by The Associated Press

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Young Joni chef Ann Kim wins James Beard Award

Young Joni chef Ann Kim wins James Beard Award

Kim was one of three Twin Cities women nominated in the best chef, Midwest category. "My journey has not been easy. It has not been linear and it has not been traditional," Kim said during her acceptance speech. "I stand here because 10 years ago, I said f--- fear."
by Nancy Lebens

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Prince Harry and Meghan welcome baby boy

Prince Harry and Meghan welcome baby boy

The baby, who has not yet been named, is seventh in line for the British throne and is Queen Elizabeth II's eighth great-grandchild.
by The Associated Press

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Appetites: The natural flavors to make life sweeter

Appetites: The natural flavors to make life sweeter

Sweeter than sugar, maple syrup and honey can do the job for your next recipe. Minneapolis chef Beth Dooley says they're healthier and better for the natural world.
by Tom Crann

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The old 'flop house' emerges as solution to affordable housing crisis

The old 'flop house' emerges as solution to affordable housing crisis

Boarding houses, once regarded as urban blight, are gaining traction as a way to solve shortages of affordable housing in Minnesota and across the country.
by Martin Moylan

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Inside the world of an internet troll: How web users can protect themselves online

Inside the world of an internet troll: How web users can protect themselves online

Forty percent of Americans have experienced online harassment. What's behind the rise of online trolls, and how can web users protect themselves from online harassment? MPR News' Euan Kerr filled in for host Kerri Miller.
by Euan Kerr and Jeffrey Bissoy

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When a senior wants to age in place, but the place needs work

When a senior wants to age in place, but the place needs work

A Habitat for Humanity program modifies homes for low-income elderly people who find it tough to get around. Since it launched in October, the Age in Place Initiative has helped 15 Twin Cities homeowners.
by Peter Cox

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$768M Wisconsin Powerball winner 'pretty much felt lucky'

$768M Wisconsin Powerball winner 'pretty much felt lucky'

A 24-year-old Wisconsin man stepped forward Tuesday to claim a $768 million Powerball prize, the nation's third-largest lottery jackpot.
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