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James Beard nominee Christina Nguyen tells us what's for lunch

James Beard nominee Christina Nguyen tells us what's for lunch

Four chefs and one pastry chef from the Twin Cities have been nominated by the prestigious James Beard foundation for “Best Chef Midwest.” Finalists will be announced on March 29. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talks with Christina Nguyen, chef and co-owner of Hai-Hai and Hola Arepa in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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How do you take a picture of happiness? We asked photographers to surprise us

How do you take a picture of happiness? We asked photographers to surprise us

Monday, March 20 is International Day of Happiness — as proclaimed by the United Nations. The themes this year are gratitude and kindness. We asked photographers to send us images in that vein.
by Gisele Grayson, Marc Silver and Ben de la Cruz

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Planning a garden? Here's a step-by-step guide to start off on the right foot

Planning a garden? Here's a step-by-step guide to start off on the right foot

Starting a garden takes planning — but it's not as hard as you think. This guide walks you through the basics of hardiness zones, understanding good soil, and building raised beds so you can get the garden of your dreams.
by Aarti Shahani

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'It's all white people': Colorful Weddings is reimagining ceremonies, wedding industry representation

'It's all white people': Colorful Weddings is reimagining ceremonies, wedding industry representation

Colorful Weddings is trying to create more opportunities for Black, Indigenous and business owners of color and present more options for couples looking for ceremonies which better represent their cultures and traditions.
by Simone Cazares

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How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (deliciously) in the kitchen

How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day (deliciously) in the kitchen

With rain and snow in the forecast, maybe you're looking for a quieter way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this year. James Beard Award-winner and cookbook author Beth Dooley is here with some ideas.
by Catharine Richert, Amy Felegy and Megan Burks

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What SNAP recipients can expect as benefits shrink in March

What SNAP recipients can expect as benefits shrink in March

Participants in the federal food program might want to reevaluate their eligibility level for SNAP — and consider other assistance programs — as a pandemic-era supplement ends this month.
by Becky Sullivan

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These were the most visited national parks and memorials in 2022

These were the most visited national parks and memorials in 2022

Notable sites such as the Smoky Mountains and the Lincoln Memorial rounded out the top 10 visited places in the National Park System as visits began rebounding from 2021.
by Ayana Archie

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Appetites: Eric Pham of the Quang Restaurant legacy forges his own path

Appetites: Eric Pham of the Quang Restaurant legacy forges his own path

Eric Pham’s mother Khue Pham and her relatives were the family behind Quang, a Vietnamese restaurant that's become an institution in Minneapolis. Now, he’s looking to forge his own way by building on their legacy.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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