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1 killed, firefighter injured after Minneapolis fire

Crews found a victim on the first floor and began life-saving measures after taking them out of the building. Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
by MPR News Staff

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At a Minneapolis tent encampment, a chosen family sticks together in the storm

At a Minneapolis tent encampment, a chosen family sticks together in the storm

The weather is just one of many daily hurdles for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Three residents at an encampment in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood are grateful to have each other and hope to have enough propane tanks to fuel their heaters through this dangerous cold spell.
by Grace Birnstengel

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Where to grab a bowl of soup in the Twin Cities

Where to grab a bowl of soup in the Twin Cities

Here in the cold dark expanse of Minnesota winter, soup szn is upon us. There’s something about soup — maybe the endless recipe possibilities, or the compatibility with a thermos — that makes delicious, liquidized food the cornerstone of chilly-weather cuisine. If you don’t feel up for standing over a simmering pot for hours, we’ve made a list of standout spots to get soup in the Twin Cities. 

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Amanda, beloved orangutan at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo, dies at 46

Amanda, beloved orangutan at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo, dies at 46

The oldest resident of St. Paul’s Como Park Zoo, an orangutan beloved by generations of visitors, has died. Amanda, a hybrid orangutan, was euthanized Saturday morning amid mounting health concerns.
by Tim Nelson

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For some transgender people, a legal name change is a big step forward

For some transgender people, a legal name change is a big step forward

Coming out as transgender can involve more than changing pronouns and appearances. Legally changing your name can be a complex process. A Minneapolis law firm has been helping to walk transgender people through how to legally change their names.
by Jon Collins

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Get cozy at these 10 Minneapolis coffee shops

Get cozy at these 10 Minneapolis coffee shops

There’s nothing like a warm beverage and welcoming surroundings to make the chill of winter melt into the background. A cozy coffee shop has appeal in all seasons, but the pull can feel especially strong this time of year. Here are 10 enticing options spread throughout Minneapolis.

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Revisiting a mural at the American Indian Center

Revisiting a mural at the American Indian Center

The American Indian Center in Minneapolis is undergoing a massive renovation, but what will become of Ojibwe artist George Morrison’s iconic “Turning the Feather Around” mural? The process will involve deinstalling, restoring and conserving the architectural façade.
by Alex V. Cipolle

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