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How a mom-daughter talk led to a global celebration of Hmong women

How a mom-daughter talk led to a global celebration of Hmong women

The "Hmong Women Take on the World" summit offers Hmong women and girls a chance to inspire and uplift in what is traditionally a male-dominated culture. It starts Saturday.
by Nancy Yang

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Well tread: St. Paul's public stairs link topography and history

Well tread: St. Paul's public stairs link topography and history

There are 65 public stairways left in the city, most dating to the 19th century. They take a lot of work to maintain, but supporters say they're still a vital link to neighborhoods and recreation.
by Tim Nelson

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'Yanny' or 'laurel'? Why people hear different things in that viral clip

'Yanny' or 'laurel'? Why people hear different things in that viral clip

We consulted experts on how human brains perceive sound. The poor quality of the audio file can be blamed for the different ways our brains perceive it. What we expect to hear also matters.

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Bakery that teaches kids life skills expands to St. Paul

Bakery that teaches kids life skills expands to St. Paul

A 30-year-old nonprofit bakery that exists to teach life skills to Minneapolis kids is opening a second location in St. Paul.
by Emma Sapong

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Appetites: Twin Cities Burger Battle returns

Appetites: Twin Cities Burger Battle returns

The fifth annual Twin Cities Burger Battle returns to St. Paul at Harriet Island on May 19.
by Tom Crann

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Yanny or Laurel: Which do you hear?

A short audio clip has sparked a social media debate similar to the debate over whether that dress was white and gold or blue and black.
by The Associated Press

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Everything you need to know about watching the royal wedding

Everything you need to know about watching the royal wedding

Britain's Prince Harry marries American Meghan Markle on Saturday. If you're asking who's Prince Harry, this guide is for you.
by Nancy Yang

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Albert Lea to host 2019 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener

Fountain Lake in Albert Lea will host the 2019 event from May 9-12. The announcement was made late Saturday as this year's event was wrapping up at Green Lake near Willmar.

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Family traditions renewed on Minnesota's fishing opener

Family traditions renewed on Minnesota's fishing opener

It took a lot of patience for Minnesotans to make it through the long winter to reach this spring's opener — and it's that patience, lifelong fisherman Walter Jordan said, that's the most important virtue a good angler needs.
by Nina Moini

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The best advice you ever got from your mom

The best advice you ever got from your mom

From "always make enough to rely on yourself" to "wear clean underwear in case you're in an accident," our moms have shared some truly incredible words of wisdom with us.
by Nancy Yang

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