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Can you choose a romantic partner just by their voice? A dating app thinks so

Can you choose a romantic partner just by their voice? A dating app thinks so

Waving is a Tinder-like app that lets users judge potential partners by their voice. An evolutionary psychologist provides some tips on sounding attractive.

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Photos: Bemidji's 'Shortest St. Pat's parade' parties for the title

Photos: Bemidji's 'Shortest St. Pat's parade' parties for the title

Bemidji celebrated St Patrick's Day on Saturday with a 78-pace-long parade downtown between Brigid's Pub and the Keg n' Cork, which calls itself the first Irish pub on the Mississippi.
by Monika Lawrence

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For St. Patrick's Day, a true tale of 8 sailors saved by Guinness

For St. Patrick's Day, a true tale of 8 sailors saved by Guinness

If you're picking up a glass of Guinness this St. Patrick's Day, savor it while pondering this story from 1917, when Ireland's famous stout was cause for true celebration: It saved lives.
by Peter Moloney

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Appetites: Italian-American cuisine is back, here's where to find it

Appetites: Italian-American cuisine is back, here's where to find it

It's one of the hottest emerging new cuisines in Minnesota, but many already consider a classic. Italian-American food. Here's where to find some great restaurants specializing in the cuisine around the Twin Cities.
by Tom Crann

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The happiest place on Earth is Finland

The happiest place on Earth is Finland

Rounding out the Top 10 happiest countries are Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden and Australia. The United States fell to 18th place from 14th last year.
by The Associated Press

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Hometown heroes: Vadnais Heights honors Olympic hockey sisters

Hometown heroes: Vadnais Heights honors Olympic hockey sisters

Marissa and Hannah Brandt gained an international following as sisters who played on two different hockey teams in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. On Thursday, it was time to celebrate at home.
by Peter Cox

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Appetites: Good fungi! Local mushrooms for a winter feast

Appetites: Good fungi! Local mushrooms for a winter feast

While fresh local fruits and veggies can be hard to find in the bleak midwinter, there's a whole group of local produce that's still in strong supply. Mushrooms, grown here in Minnesota, are in the markets.

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Documentary: 'Japan: New Ways to Grow Old'

Documentary: 'Japan: New Ways to Grow Old'

A new BBC World Service documentary about Japan, the world's most rapidly-aging society.
by MPR News Staff

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