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Minneapolis animal shelter waiving adoption fees for residents this weekend
MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is hoping to clear the shelter this weekend by waiving adoption fees for dozens of pets.Minneapolis residents will not have to pay an adoption fee for dogs seven months and older and cats. They will still have to pay a licensing fee of $15-30.Those who don't reside in Minneapolis can still take advantage of the event, with adoption fees set at $25 for cats and $100 for dogs. Puppies six months and younger are $250 to adopt regardless of resident status.Anyone wishing to adopt a new furry friend can visit the shelter at 212...
Is taking a daily shower necessary? A dermatologist weighs in.
MINNEAPOLIS — A sweaty Sunday with temperatures pushing into the 80s might have forced many people to hit the showers. And for some, it could have been their second go 'round for the day. But how often should we shower? Is there a downside to doing so too often?While many shower daily, some say they try to space things out to only a few times a week. Some claim they don't sweat much, or that their skin doesn't produce as much oil as others'. Dermatologist Dr. Jaime Davis showers daily, but her motivation doesn't have to do with hygiene."It wakes...
Twin Cities artist scores with blingy portraits of Anthony Edwards, Justin Jefferson and other athletes
MINNEAPOLIS — If you're looking to brighten up a room, Taylor Rae Hillestad knows just how to do it. The Twin Cities artist creates 4-foot-tall portraits splashed with neon colors and rhinestones. Some of her most well-known works feature Minnesota athletes like Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards and Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson.
Industry Legend Don Was on Detroit Roots, Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and Blue Note Records
In the notoriously chaotic and turbulent music industry, there are few constants. Tastes and trends change quickly, and rapid technological shifts frequently alter the way music is created, marketed, and consumed. So the old cliché that “the only constant is change” rings especially true in music. This highlights the importance of personalities and institutions that evolve, adapt, and survive, and few exemplify this better than Don Was.
Boat noodles at St. Paul's Mandalay Kitchen hit the spot
There's nothing much better than slurping down a rich bowl of noodle soup — and after a morning of reporting at the Capitol, St. Paul's Mandalay Kitchen hit the spot.The latest: The restaurant has been serving Karen, Thai, and Burmese food at 383 University Ave. West in Frogtown for about six months now.Dig in: I tried the kuay teow reua, or boat noodles ($14.95), featuring flavorful meatballs, beef slices, and greens in a savory and slightly tangy beef broth.The highlight: The thick slices of pork with the crackling, fried rind piled onto the soup.Get the extra beef slices, too.If you go: I've tried Mandalay's chapli-patty Juicy Lucy, too — a decent burger, but it's the noodles that'll have me coming back.
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