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Lifestyle

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control: 'Where animals go to live'

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control: 'Where animals go to live'

Like many animal shelters around the country, Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is dealing with an influx of pet surrenders, due in part to COVID-era eviction protections expiring.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Gamers settle in Twin Cities for Catan national championship this weekend

Gamers settle in Twin Cities for Catan national championship this weekend

About 100 people will gather in the Twin Cities this weekend to trade wood, bricks, wheat, ore and sheep. Not for a trade conference, but the resource cards from the popular board game Catan. The U.S. National Championship will be played this weekend at the Mall of America. 
by Matt Mikus

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Pickleball’s popularity and growing pains  

Pickleball’s popularity and growing pains  

Pickleball has exploded in popularity, but with growth comes challenges. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a pickleball club owner, players and others in Minnesota about why pickleball is fun and how to keep noise, injuries, rudeness and “big money” from ruining the game.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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With origin stories and modern Indigenous cuisine, a new chef comes to Minneapolis

With origin stories and modern Indigenous cuisine, a new chef comes to Minneapolis

Chef Sean Sherman has gained national recognition for lifting the profile of Indigenous food. Now he’s launching a residency program to lift up other Indigenous chefs. It’s part of his non-profit, North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems or NĀTIFS.
by Melissa Olson

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Expert advice: What to do if your pet ingests marijuana

Expert advice: What to do if your pet ingests marijuana

There has been a major uptick in calls to the Pet Poison Helpline as marijuana has become legal in more and more states. Dr. Ahna Brutlag, Minnesota veterinary toxicologist, was a guest on Morning Edition with advice on what to do if your pet ingests cannabis.
by Gracie Stockton, Tim Nelson and Nicole Johnson

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Looking for a refill? McDonald’s is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in the coming years

Looking for a refill? McDonald’s is saying goodbye to self-serve soda in the coming years

McDonald’s said the goal is to create consistency for customers and crew members across the chain’s offerings — from in-person dining to online delivery and drive-thru options.
by The Associated Press

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Lachelle Cunningham: Improvising on Black American roots in the kitchen

Lachelle Cunningham: Improvising on Black American roots in the kitchen

Twin Cities chef Lachelle Cunningham is known for drawing inspiration from Black American culinary traditions. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Cunningham about cooking with the fall harvest and training a new generation of food entrepreneurs through her Healthy Roots Initiative.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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