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Lifestyle

Take a deep breath, smell triggers memories more than other senses

According to psychology professor Bridget Robinson-Riegler, smells have a strong connection to the memory parts of the brain. MPR News host Angela Davis talked to Professor Robinson-Riegler about smells and memories.
by Angela Davis

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Celebrating food traditions

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two guests about food traditions — how they're shared, why they matter, and what role they play at the holidays.
by Angela Davis

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A dessert from India, beloved and battled over, now stars in its own movie

A dessert from India, beloved and battled over, now stars in its own movie

Rosogolla is a classic Indian sweet, so loved that a new film tells its "bittersweet" origin story. But that story comes with its own version of a political birther controversy.
by Sandip Roy

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Museum celebrates church hats and the women who wear them

Museum celebrates church hats and the women who wear them

Portraits and paintings of black women sporting extravagant hats will be on display at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum until the end of January.
by Precious Fondren

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Millennials strike again: This time we're killing cash and 'Merry Christmas'

Millennials strike again: This time we're killing cash and 'Merry Christmas'

It's the holiday edition of everyone's favorite trope! A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll tracks cultural changes in shopping and celebrating. But why not keep attributing them to generational whims?
by Alina Selyukh

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Bakers upset with missing tips on Hershey's Kisses candy

Bakers upset with missing tips on Hershey's Kisses candy

Bakers are complaining that something is amiss with Hershey's Kisses. The chocolate candy's trademark tips have been mysteriously missing from batches around the country.
by Associated Press

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Mystery boom rolls across southern Minnesota skies

Twin Cities area residents reported hearing what sounded like a distant explosion about 2:10 a.m. Thursday. Security camera video that recorded the event was posted on Twitter.
by Tim Nelson

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The monumental push behind getting that package delivered by Christmas

The monumental push behind getting that package delivered by Christmas

The explosion in online holiday shopping is resulting in billions of packages needing to be delivered and stressing companies like UPS, FedEx and Amazon like never before.
by David Schaper

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Appetites: Last minute gift ideas for food lovers

Appetites: Last minute gift ideas for food lovers

With Christmas less than a week away, Minneapolis chef Beth Dooley has some gift ideas for those who enjoy good food.
by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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