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Sauna pronunciation battle boils, but don't sweat it

Sauna pronunciation battle boils, but don't sweat it

The Finnish cultural tradition of sauna is enjoying a renaissance in Minnesota and around the country. That’s rekindled a very passionate debate in the North Woods over just how to say the word.
by Dan Kraker

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No Mow May? Good intentions, bad approach, critics say

No Mow May? Good intentions, bad approach, critics say

There's a growing movement called No Mow May that asks people to abstain from mowing their lawns until June first. The intention is admirable. The idea is to let grass and weeds grow and bloom to provide food and shelter for essential pollinators early in the season, when that's hard for them to find. But AP gardening columnist Jessica Damiano thinks it’s not a good idea. 
by The Associated Press

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Back pain shouldn't stop you from cooking at home. Here's how to adapt

Back pain shouldn't stop you from cooking at home. Here's how to adapt

A new cookbook offers kitchen techniques that reduce physical exertion. It aims to make home cooking accessible again for those with chronic back pain.
by Pien Huang

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Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

Dog Show 101: What's what at the Westminster Kennel Club

To the casual viewer, competing at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show might look as simple as getting a dog, grooming it and leading it around a ring. But there's a lot more to getting to and exhibiting in the United States' most prestigious canine event.
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Finnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in Minnesota

Finnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in Minnesota

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, backyard sauna building took off in the state. Now a growing number of self-described “saunapreneurs” in Minnesota are helping take the experience to the masses.
by Dan Kraker

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¿Dónde celebrar Cinco de Mayo en Minnesota?

¿Dónde celebrar Cinco de Mayo en Minnesota?

Te presentamos una lista de eventos por Cinco de Mayo con los que podrás celebrar la victoria de México en la Batalla de Puebla todo el fin de semana en diversas partes de Minnesota.
by Nicole Johnson

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Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Minnesota

Where to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Minnesota

Let’s taco ‘bout a round-up of Cinco de Mayo events happening across Minnesota to celebrate Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla this weekend.
by Nicole Johnson

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Minnesota-made tofu is cleaner for the planet — and your palate

Minnesota-made tofu is cleaner for the planet — and your palate

MinnTofu is interrupting the industrial food system by turning soybeans into tofu locally instead of shipping them to California. And it has the added benefit of producing a cleaner-tasting tofu.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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