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Lifestyle

Fidgeting at your desk? Your body may be trying to tell you something

Fidgeting at your desk? Your body may be trying to tell you something

That spontaneous restless movement plays an important role in our health. Here's what to do the next time you find yourself bouncing your knee or clicking and unclicking your pen.
by Marielle Segarra and Margaret Cirino

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The sticky rice cake at the center of Lunar New Year

The sticky rice cake at the center of Lunar New Year

For thousands of Vietnamese Minnesotans celebrating Lunar New Year, an elaborate feast is a must. At the center of it all: bánh chưng and bánh tét, the humble sticky rice cake filled with meaning.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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A first-time James Beard semifinalist reflects on his journey

A first-time James Beard semifinalist reflects on his journey

The semifinalist list includes some famous names like Yia Vang, Diane Moua and Gavin Kaysen. Abraham Gessesse may not be a household name, but he is the chef owner of the St. Paul restaurant Hyacinth and he’s been nominated in the Best Chef Midwest category for the first time.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon

Egg prices are soaring. Don't expect that to change anytime soon

It looks like grocery shoppers hoping for soaring egg prices to turn around are likely to be waiting a while. Prices have more than doubled since the summer of 2023 and millions of chickens are still being slaughtered every month because of bird flu.
by The Associated Press

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11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists

11 Minnesota chefs and restaurants named 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists

Eleven Minnesota chefs and restaurants were named James Beard Award semifinalists for 2025. The list includes five Minnesota chefs being awarded Best Chef in the Midwest category and one Minneapolis chef, Ann Ahmed, being named Outstanding Chef.
by Anika Besst

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What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

What to know about protecting your cat from bird flu

A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
by Sarah Boden

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Photos: Landing on a frozen Minnesota lake? These Forest Service pilots are cool with it

Photos: Landing on a frozen Minnesota lake? These Forest Service pilots are cool with it

Snow and ice aren’t ideal conditions to take off or land an airplane, but they’re business as usual for pilots who fly through the winter out of the U.S. Forest Service seaplane base in Ely — the only Forest Service seaplane base in the country. 
by Erica Dischino

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