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What are the Cube Critics watching Thanksgiving weekend?

Cube Critics Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr shared which movies are will bring your family together this Thanksgiving.
by MPR News Staff

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Do you finish books you don't like?

Do you finish books you don't like?

If you don't love a book, do you finish reading it anyway? Or do you move on and get another?
by Tracy Mumford

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A post-election reading list

A post-election reading list

The election has left people with a lot of questions. This reading list is aimed at sharing perspectives, offering insight and building understanding.
by MPR News Staff and Tracy Mumford

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Remember what it's about: Tips for celebrating the holidays without going broke

Remember what it's about: Tips for celebrating the holidays without going broke

It's the season of giving, and for those who give too much, the season of debt. Financial expert Ruth Hayden shared her tips on how to have a happy holiday without draining your bank accounts.
by MPR News Staff

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Police conduct in the Philando Castile case

Police conduct in the Philando Castile case

Conversations and changes around police conduct have been evolving nationwide. How does fear play a role in an officer's decision to fire a weapon?
by MPR News Staff

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'Payoff': What we don't understand about motivation

'Payoff': What we don't understand about motivation

There are some clear motivators in life: money, love, revenge. But there's more to motivation than these obvious factors, according to a new book from Dan Ariely.
by MPR News Staff

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What are the consequences of legalizing marijuana?

What are the consequences of legalizing marijuana?

Voters in California, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts voted last week to legalize recreational use of marijuana. What are the consequences of legalizing marijuana?
by MPR News Staff

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Why do so many books have 'girl' in the title?

Why do so many books have 'girl' in the title?

"Gone Girl." "The Girl on the Train." "The Girls." "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." What's behind all the "girl" titles?
by Tracy Mumford

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'The Art of Waiting': What is your fertility story?

'The Art of Waiting': What is your fertility story?

Belle Boggs spent five difficult and painful years trying to get pregnant. In her new book, she shares what she learned about the longing and the business of trying to become a parent.
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