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'Face It': A safe space for men and boys to talk openly about mental health

'Face It': A safe space for men and boys to talk openly about mental health

Experts say that many men and boys don’t talk openly about their struggles, and that makes it hard for them to seek help. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two mental health professionals who work closely with men and boys.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Samantha Matsumoto

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'Steve's Overpopulated One-Man Band' tells stories of life on the Iron Range

'Steve's Overpopulated One-Man Band' tells stories of life on the Iron Range

Steve Solkela is a master multitasker. He started playing accordion in high school and then kept adding instruments to his repertoire, including a bass drum and a trumpet. Solkela talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about playing in sub zero temperatures and writing songs about home.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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'I want to do my part': Hundreds of Minnesotans volunteer in Stillwater flood effort

'I want to do my part': Hundreds of Minnesotans volunteer in Stillwater flood effort

Among the hundreds of volunteers filling sandbags along the banks of the St. Croix River in Stillwater, was at least one who helped save the town from a catastrophic flood in 1965. Others said they just wanted to pitch in.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Minnesota Twins unveil new made-in-Minnesota scoreboard

Minnesota Twins unveil new made-in-Minnesota scoreboard

A massive 178-foot-wide, edgeless high-definition screen now towers over the left field stand. It’s big enough that it feels like players on the screen are an arm's length away, even standing at home plate.
by Tim Nelson

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On the stand, Tony Lazzaro admits to giving money to teen after sex, but denies it was transactional

On the stand, Tony Lazzaro admits to giving money to teen after sex, but denies it was transactional

The one-time Minnesota Republican political operative and top donor testified in his own defense Tuesday. The 32-year-old faces federal charges of giving five girls, who were 15 and 16, cash and gifts in exchange for sex.
by Matt Sepic

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Shawn McKenzie, James Beard-nominated Pastry Chef, tells us what's for lunch

Shawn McKenzie, James Beard-nominated Pastry Chef, 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. We spoke to pastry chef Shawn McKenzie about her work.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Ellen Finn

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