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March 22, 2018 7:00 AM

Tech tips for spotting birds -- and why we love to watch them

As you spot the great egret, one of the stalkers of Minnesota lakes and ponds, send a word of thanks skyward on the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that helped keep the species alive.

by Mike Edgerly

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March 21, 2018 3:17 PM

Appetites: The growth of Lenten fish fry in Minnesota

The Lenten fish fry has blossomed, and no one does it quite like The Church of St Albert the Great in South Minneapolis. For the first six Fridays in lent, 125 volunteers come together to serve up baked and fried tilapia, cheesy mashed potatoes and coleslaw to an overflow crowd.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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March 19, 2018 8:21 AM

Will Steger heads to Canadian Arctic for latest adventure

The explorer leaves this week for a solo expedition to the Barren Lands. Over the next couple of months he plans to ski, walk and canoe across a large part of the area.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 19, 2018 6:38 AM

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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March 18, 2018 10:00 AM

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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March 17, 2018 11:43 AM

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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March 14, 2018 12:42 PM

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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March 14, 2018 6:55 AM

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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March 9, 2018 6:47 AM

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