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Talking Volumes: Patricia Lockwood's new novel is a COVID-induced fever dream

Patricia Lockwood’s new book, “Will There Ever Be Another You,” is a loosely sane account of a woman losing her mind, her body and herself after contracting COVID-19. She joined Kerri Miller in St. Paul on Sept. 25 for Talking Volumes.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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St. Louis struggled to solve homicides. Could it have lessons for Minneapolis?

St. Louis struggled to solve homicides. Could it have lessons for Minneapolis?

In 2020, more than half of homicides went unsolved in Minneapolis, according to local media reports. What could the city learn from another place with a similar problem?
by Gretchen Brown

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Mooncakes: The ancient dessert celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival

Mooncakes: The ancient dessert celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival

The moon reaches its brightest and fullest state on Monday. For many East and Southeast Asian people, that means the arrival of the Mid-Autumn Festival — and mooncakes. Producer Ngoc Bui met up with former Keefer Court Bakery owner Kwan to learn more about the small dessert filled with centuries of history and tradition.
by Clay Masters and Ngoc Bui

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Twin Cities Marathon is on for this weekend, but organizers don't rule out pushing back in the future

Twin Cities Marathon is on for this weekend, but organizers don't rule out pushing back in the future

The marathon’s director of event operations joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with an update on how conditions may affect the current and future race events.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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What a new Minnesota plant could mean for magnet supply amid U.S.-China trade war

What a new Minnesota plant could mean for magnet supply amid U.S.-China trade war

Elements used to make magnets have become a bargaining chip in the U.S. trade war with China. A Minnesota company is trying to replace rare-earth magnets.
by Nina Moini and Kirsti Marohn

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