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African immigrant entrepreneurs aim to transform Brooklyn Center strip mall 

African immigrant entrepreneurs aim to transform Brooklyn Center strip mall 

The purchase of the aging Shingle Creek Mall was inspired by the growth of businesses run by African immigrants in the western Twin Cities suburbs. Its owners want it to be a model of economic inclusion and innovation. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Along the North Shore, sleepy Silver Bay embraces development to put itself 'on the map'

Along the North Shore, sleepy Silver Bay embraces development to put itself 'on the map'

Construction is set to begin on a nearly $25 million development of townhomes and vacation rentals in Silver Bay, the first of several projects to reinvent the city originally built as a mining company town.
by Dan Kraker

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Last call for lefse! Homemade — like grandma's — sold at a deer stand in Evansville

Last call for lefse! Homemade — like grandma's — sold at a deer stand in Evansville

For a few hours on Saturdays in November and December, the Englund family’s homemade lefse is available for $6 at a deer stand in Evansville. And the Norwegian delicacy that will grace countless Minnesota dinner tables on Christmas sells out quickly.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Can a 5,000-mile journey help a mother and son survive their differences?

Can a 5,000-mile journey help a mother and son survive their differences?

Jedidiah Jenkins and his mom diverge wildly on their ideological views. She is a Trump-supporting conservative evangelical from Tennessee. He is a gay, progressive man who lives in California. But they love each other. Can they find common ground on a cross-country road trip? That’s the story of his new memoir, “Mother, Nature.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Minnesota is on track for warmest December in state history

As has been the theme this season, warmer trends and less-than-average precipitation have taken hold, meaning Minnesota's warmest December in state history is likely on the horizon. If warm trends continue over the next weeks, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Duluth could see their warmest December since 1877.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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10-year-old Minnesota singer Mira Babal tells it like it is in ‘Mad for No Reason’

10-year-old Minnesota singer Mira Babal tells it like it is in ‘Mad for No Reason’

You haven’t heard 10-year-old Mira Babal's latest track on the Billboard Hot 100 — at least not yet. But “Mad for No Reason” is catchy, upbeat — and a callout to the adults in Mira’s life. She wants them to stop arguing all the time. 
by Catharine Richert

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Prominent addiction counselor and pioneer Peter Hayden retires

Prominent addiction counselor and pioneer Peter Hayden retires

Peter Hayden, a prominent addiction counselor and the founder of Turning Point in Minneapolis, is retiring. He reflected on his career and shared what’s next ahead of his transition at the end of this year.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis looks to fund climate action through minor hike in gas and energy bills

Minneapolis looks to fund climate action through minor hike in gas and energy bills

Anyone getting gas and electricity service in Minneapolis will see an estimated one dollar increase in their bills come next year. It’s a part of the city’s Climate Legacy Initiative and officials say it will raise an additional $10 million each year starting in 2024 for climate action.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Appetites: Putting a holiday twist on cocktail classics

Appetites: Putting a holiday twist on cocktail classics

The Red Nose Room at the Red Cow in Uptown has ten different drinks to help you celebrate the season. There are classics with a festive spin and some new concoctions. Red Cow’s Beverage Director Ian Lowther shared some tips and ideas for those looking to recreate these drinks at home or for a holiday party.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Minneapolis encampment residents moving to housing as city and nonprofits search for beds, opioid treatment

Minneapolis encampment residents moving to housing as city and nonprofits search for beds, opioid treatment

Camp Nenookaasi is forcing city leaders to find solutions to an already complicated set of public health and public safety issues involving opioid use and homelessness.
by Melissa Olson

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