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Sauna pronunciation battle boils, but don't sweat it

Sauna pronunciation battle boils, but don't sweat it

The Finnish cultural tradition of sauna is enjoying a renaissance in Minnesota and around the country. That’s rekindled a very passionate debate in the North Woods over just how to say the word.
by Dan Kraker

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St. Croix County sheriff's deputy fatally shot while responding to call

St. Croix County sheriff's deputy fatally shot while responding to call

A sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot after responding to a call Saturday evening in western Wisconsin. The deputy is the fourth law enforcement officer in the region to be fatally shot while responding to calls in the past month.
by MPR News Staff

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Stages of memory: Guthrie Theater celebrates 60 years

Stages of memory: Guthrie Theater celebrates 60 years

The Guthrie Theater is celebrating its 60th anniversary, reflecting on its history and impact on the lives of artists. Established with the vision of producing shows on par with Broadway, the theater has played a significant role in shaping careers and personal connections.
by Jacob Aloi

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Finnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in Minnesota

Finnish cultural tradition of sauna gains steam in Minnesota

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, backyard sauna building took off in the state. Now a growing number of self-described “saunapreneurs” in Minnesota are helping take the experience to the masses.
by Dan Kraker

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'Are we worth support?': Rural Minnesota papers face challenges, community loses

'Are we worth support?': Rural Minnesota papers face challenges, community loses

A new report on the decline of local newspapers in Minnesota relays a stark message: when a community's newspaper disappears it loses its local autonomy. The Center for Rural Policy and Development will publicly discuss these implications in a statewide webinar Tuesday afternoon.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Would red flag gun laws make Minnesota safer? Experts say more research needed

Would red flag gun laws make Minnesota safer? Experts say more research needed

Minnesota lawmakers are considering a proposal to allow guns to be temporarily taken away from people who pose a risk to themselves or others. But there’s not a lot of evidence about whether red flag laws actually reduce gun deaths.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Will April debates bring May deals? This week at Minnesota Capitol could tell

Will April debates bring May deals? This week at Minnesota Capitol could tell

As lawmakers near their deadline to close out the legislative session, they’ll meet in conference committees this week to try to agree on final versions of budget bills that both chambers can accept.
by Brian Bakst

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Bridge to the spirit realm: Hmong shamanism in Minnesota

Bridge to the spirit realm: Hmong shamanism in Minnesota

As older generations of Hmong people pass away, so do the traditions they brought with them to America. A traditional role in Hmong spirituality may be key to keeping those traditions alive.  
by Jacob Aloi

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