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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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Minnesota-made tofu is cleaner for the planet — and your palate

Minnesota-made tofu is cleaner for the planet — and your palate

MinnTofu is interrupting the industrial food system by turning soybeans into tofu locally instead of shipping them to California. And it has the added benefit of producing a cleaner-tasting tofu.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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'I believe the American dream': Afro Deli & Grill owner celebrates National Small Business Person of the Year title

'I believe the American dream': Afro Deli & Grill owner celebrates National Small Business Person of the Year title

When Afro Deli & Grill owner Abdirahman Kahin opened his first restaurant in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood 13 years ago, he never imagined being celebrated as the National Small Business Person of the Year.
by Nicole Ki

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Ancient vessels and fresh ingredients: MIA and local chef team up for neighborhood boost

Ancient vessels and fresh ingredients: MIA and local chef team up for neighborhood boost

The Minneapolis Institute of Art tapped local chef Tammy Wong to prepare a multi-course menu for a lavish, after-hours banquet inside one of its exhibit Wednesday night. For both Wong and the organizers, it was a chance to bring people together again in the Whittier neighborhood after a tough few years.
by Ngoc Bui

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Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome

Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome

The company has been moving to diversify its doll collection. It has so far made other Barbie and Ken dolls with wheelchairs, vitiligo, hearing aids and prosthetic limbs.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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