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Meet Minnesota Bathrobe Lady Sam Stroozas of MPR News

Meet Minnesota Bathrobe Lady Sam Stroozas of MPR News

Earlier this week, an unexpected and fast-moving incident unfolded in St. Paul, Minnesota involving both federal and local law enforcement. As crowds gathered and questions mounted, one of our MPR News reporters, Sam Stroozas, realized she lived just blocks away.

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Indie bookstores provide readers with information, relief amid ICE surge

Indie bookstores provide readers with information, relief amid ICE surge

Twin Cities bookstores are responding to heightened fear around ICE activity by transforming their shops into hubs for community support, political understanding and emotional refuge, as readers turn to books, children’s resources, and author fundraisers to navigate a climate of anxiety and resistance.

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Near record high gold and silver prices make coin and jewelry exchange shops busy

Near record high gold and silver prices make coin and jewelry exchange shops busy

The Olympic Gold and silver medals some Minnesota athletes are pursuing are worth more than ever this winter, thanks to skyrocketing gold and silver prices. While the prices have dropped somewhat from record highs reached in late January, they’re still much higher than a year ago, as uncertainty about the economy drives investors towards more stable options.

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Listen: 'Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year'

Listen: 'Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year'

Learn about the Lunar New Year and the significance of the zodiac signs as host Mindy Ratner presents ‘Spring Moon – A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year’ in conjunction with the Year of the Horse, which begins Feb. 17.

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Feb. 16 in Music History: 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' certified Diamond

Feb. 16 in Music History: 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' certified Diamond

Bruce Springsteen went No. 1 with 'Born in the U.S.A.'; Yusuf Islam was awarded substantial damages from The Sunday Times and The Sun; 50 Cent was at No. 1 with his debut album 'Get Rich or Die Tryin''; and Lesley Gore passed away, Today in Music History.