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May 23, 2018 3:45 PM

Appetites: New Minnesota chefs who impress the best chef in the Midwest

Gavin Kaysen, winner of Best Chef in the Midwest at the James Beard awards, talks about how restaurateurs are changing the way they treat the people cooking and serving your food.

by Tom Crann

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May 23, 2018 9:00 AM

Mind over age: Learning new skills later in life isn't impossible

Studies show that as people age their memory doesn't fade, it's their confidence in their memory that fades.

by Chris Farrell and Manda Lillie

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May 23, 2018 7:49 AM

Twin Cities parks are tops in the nation

Twin Cities parks have been rated best in the nation again by the Trust for Public Land -- thanks in part to lots of restrooms.

by Tim Nelson

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May 21, 2018 3:18 PM

Monster quest: Angler lands record giant sturgeon on Rainy River

Jack Burke and his fishing buddy were already having great luck during their early May northern Minnesota trip. Then Burke landed the Big One: a 73-inch long lake sturgeon.

by MPR News Staff

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May 21, 2018 6:39 AM

Archaeologist who uncovered China's 8,000-man terra cotta army dies at 82

Zhao Kangmin reconstructed the first warriors after farmers digging a well stumbled on fragments in 1974. They were commissioned by China's first emperor -- to guard his tomb.

by Sasha Ingber

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May 18, 2018 9:57 AM

Why the $#%& can't he wash the dishes?! The chores that can sink a relationship

A study finds that washing dishes is a big deal for women when it comes to the division of labor. But it taps into an even bigger idea -- that women are emotionally exhausted by household management.

by Tove Danovich

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May 18, 2018 6:03 AM

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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May 18, 2018 4:00 AM

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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May 17, 2018 8:16 AM

'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.