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Stories from March 31, 2024

Photos: Deaf community celebrates Ramadan with iftar meal

Photos: Deaf community celebrates Ramadan with iftar meal

At a celebration during the holy month of Ramadan, community members gathered Saturday for an iftar to connect with the Deaf community and learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services, all while enjoying good food and company.
by MPR News Staff

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Sunday shower chance highest in S. Minn.; Flakes and rain in some areas Monday

Sunday shower chance highest in S. Minn.; Flakes and rain in some areas Monday

Southern Minnesota will have the best chance of seeing some rain and a possibly a few flakes Sunday afternoon and evening. We have precipitation details plus a forecast for warmer temps later in the week.
by Ron Trenda

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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ reinforces her dedication to Black reclamation — and country music

As a Black woman reclaiming country music, Beyoncé stands in opposition to stereotypical associations of the genre with whiteness. The genre, though, has its roots in Black traditions and culture and her album pays homage to some of her forerunners and influences, like Linda Martell.
by The Associated Press

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Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fool’s Day joke

Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google’s April Fool’s Day joke

Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fool’s Day not long after starting their company more than a quarter century ago. The jokes were so consistently over-the-top that people learned to laugh them off as another example of Google mischief. And that’s why Page and Brin decided to unveil something no one would believe was possible 20 years ago on April Fool’s Day.
by The Associated Press

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Buxton, Vázquez deliver timely hits as Twins rally for 5-1 victory over Royals

Buxton, Vázquez deliver timely hits as Twins rally for 5-1 victory over Royals

Byron Buxton drove in the tying run in the eighth inning, Christian Vázquez drove in the go-ahead run to start off a four-run ninth, and the Twins rallied for a 5-1 victory over the Royals. 
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