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Renting vs. Owning Most apartments are rentals, which is a great benefit to those looking to simplify as much of their busy lives as possible. While renters are usually responsible for all utilities, it’s safe to assume that there won’t be any of the large and unexpected expenses of home ownership. If the water heater goes out, the air conditioning stops working, or there’s a problem with the plumbing, renters can rest easy knowing that the property manager will take care of the problem. There’s no need to give up your weekend to do maintenance, lawn care, or snow removal, which leaves more time for happy hours, nights out, or even a coveted night in.
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In Saint Paul, that means Mickey’s Diner. Mickey’s was built in New Jersey, where you can’t get out of bed and walk to the bathroom without stubbing your toe on a diner, in 1937. It was shipped here by rail and officially opened in 1939. It’s open 24 hours and hasn’t shut its doors since World War II. This means we may logically infer that so long as Mickey’s stays open, there won’t be another world war. Cheeseburgers, fries, breakfast all day -- and world peace too. These are Mickey’s bread and butter. So I tumbled off of 7th street and into an Edward Hopper painting.
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I hunched over the counter, starved, and groused internally about everything in the world until my food came. It materialized in nearly an instant, so I couldn’t grouse for long. It was perfect, better than heavenly manna and quail, and it took every civilized bone in my body to abstain from licking the plate clean. My funk turned into benevolence, and the world took its color back on as I paid the bill. You can’t charge the tip to your credit card there for whatever reason, so remember to bring a couple of bucks for the guy when you go. I like pretension as much as the next man. Take me to a restaurant where the food came from a farm run by doting hipsters who give their livestock foot rubs and bubble baths before bed every night. I’ll have a blast. Bring me Lobster Thermidor aux crevettes with a mornay sauce served in a provencale manner with shallots and aubergines garnished with truffle pate, brandy and a fried egg on top and I’ll love you for it. But deprive me of Art Deco diners whose menus haven’t changed since the Roosevelt administration and I’ll have strong words for you. Not regularly eating at place like Mickey’s should have been grounds to get your name on Joe McCarthy’s list. Mickey’s is a treasure, a décollage of blinking lights and friar grease that was good for my grandfather, good for the Mighty Ducks, and you’d better believe it’s good for me and you too.
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The time has come that comes but once a year. The time of cheers and the time for tears. The time when unheard of young phenoms can become household names. March Madness is upon us, and yet again the nation is atwitter. However, if one reads this and does not instantly get goosebumps you will not be lonely. There a more than a few of us who do not understand why some tear apart printed brackets and curse the name of their underdog 12th seed. This is for you.
“Since its humble beginnings, the NCAA championship has become much more complex in its team selection and in how the tournament is run.”
Way back in 1939, the first NCAA championship was held between the University of Oregon and Ohio State University. Oregon won by 13 points. This began an annual tradition of national collegiate basketball competition. For the first twelve years, only eight teams were invited to participate. Each year after that though, the number steadily grew. Across the country local supporters realized that their little college could gain national fame. Now the event begins with a crowd of 68 teams. This is whittled down to the “sweet sixteen” after four days. It is cut further in the next two days of play to the “final four”. Over two more days of competition a champion is crowned. The University of California Los Angeles, UCLA, has won the most titles holding eleven trophies. Followed by Kentucky with seven. It should be noted that ten of UCLA’s eleven victories came between 1964 and 1975 under the direction of a single head coach, John Wooden; and their star player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar won the Most Outstanding Player trophy three times with this team. Not to leave out Kentucky, it should be said that they started winning with back to back wins in 1948 and 49. 12 |
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TWIN TRAILS — HIKING, BIKING, AND MORE by Steve Johnson
A series exploring the best outdoor experiences in the Twin Cities
TRAIL STOMPIN’ Chase white tails on white trails at this sprawling south metro park. Strap on snowshoes and make big tracks at Whitetail Woods Regional Park, laced with a spaghetti tangle of trail miles and a full house of resident wildlife.
DO IT Cruisin’ and playin’ in the new fallen snow, with no particular place to go. I did my best Chuck Berry out there. It didn’t sound at all like him, and I think I scared a squirrel. I couldn’t help but belt out a lively tune, being in the middle of 450 acres of wild and an untracked canvas of fluffy white snow in my sights. If you’ve explored the trails at Whitetail Woods Regional Park, you are likely equally keen on the widespread fixings among its rolling hills and shady forests. Whitetail is part of a big ol’ tract of land at Farmington’s northern fringe, purchased by Dakota County from a gracious, preservation-minded family. The park opened its gates in the fall of 2014 to rousing reviews from area outdoor fans. This is the first regional park in the county in close to 30 years, and its location smack in the middle of growing communities bodes well for an enduring legacy. To wit, Whitetail has already proven a big hit with natureloving fans, and it is common to see tykes in strollers or small fry hiking boots with the same gleam in their eyes as seasoned hikers and athletes, all sharing this special place with a who’s-who of local wildlife species. (Did you just hear a great horned owl?) A rarity with park creation, Whitetail was built from scratch in one fell swoop, and its artisans did themselves proud. They had a treasure to work with right from the start, with rolling hills, wetlands, handsome Empire Lake, mystical stands of lowland cedar, and majestic oaks with roots 100 years’ deep. Taking visitors up close, a dozen miles of hiking trails squiggle over hill and dale. For winter lovers, over 5 of those miles are dedicated for snowshoeing and winter hiking. My favorite loop starts with a flat stretch along the south shore of Empire Lake before veering into the woods and through a smudge of wetland. A quick dip through a shallow valley leads to a couple of buttonhook turns up to the crest of the
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What is Catholic Eldercare by Day? Our unique adult day program offers services to support seniors and their families by assisting them in their desire to continue aging in place in the home of their choosing, while benefiting from increased socialization with their neighbors in the community. It’s the best of both worlds: participants maintain their independence and dignity, and caregivers can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing their loved one is engaged in a spiritually-enriching life we all deserve.
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Who is the ideal candidate for adult day? An aging loved one who may need 24/7 supervision or is isolated and would benefit from making new friends and socializing while getting their basic needs met. “The Catholic Eldercare by Day program has been a lifesaver for our family. Before finding the Adult Day Program, Dad was alone at home during the day, and often not motivated to eat or be active. Now he goes to the Adult Day Program five days a week and loves the routine and special activities that are planned daily. Dad is more alert and energetic these days, and that is saying a lot for a 92-year-old!” – Sheri, daughter of Catholic Eldercare by Day participant
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That joke is usually the first thing to that comes to mind when I see the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. It’s followed by the desire to get a good, close look at those golden steeds, something I haven’t done since fifth grade. My desire went unfulfilled during a recent tour of the capitol; the roof and skylights were still under repair, and access to the golden Quadriga won’t be available until later this year. But, oh! The rest of the building! The Minnesota Historical Society (MHS) has nearly completed the $310 million, four-year restoration of the building, saving it from ruin and bringing back its past glory. A grand opening celebration is planned for August 11-13, but you can beat the rush any day: the capitol is open for tours seven days a week.
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The building on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. is actually Minnesota’s third capitol building. One succumbed to fire and the other was bulging at the seams by the end of the 19th century. The legislature and the governor needed a new place to work, and they called on Cass Gilbert to design it.
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changes, not all of them for the better. One of the most altered spaces is the Rathskeller in the capitol’s basement. A full-service restaurant for legislators and the public when it opened in 1905, Gilbert had designed it to resemble a German rathskeller. Its arched and plastered walls were stenciled with vines, woodland animals and German mottoes. During World War I, anti-German sentiment was high in Minnesota, and the stencils were painted over. The mottoes were brought back in the 1930s, but changed to reflect the morals of Prohibition. “Better to be tipsy than feverish”, for example, was re-written as “Temperance is a virtue of men.”
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Paintings were painstakingly restored, too. Those in the Senate chamber had been discolored by dirt and the cigar-smoking politicians of yesteryear. They were cleaned, inch by inch. According to the MHS tour guide, the biggest changes can be seen in the art in the Supreme Court Chambers. There, the painting above the chairs of the court
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Decide on a mutual structure for the vows. If you and your spouse will not be writing the vows together, agree on a format that you both
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evening, but wedding vows can be your chance to truly speak from
love, and he or she may be promising to keep updated on favorite
the heart. Humor may come across as insincerity. Rather, list the
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words that describe your feelings for your future spouse, and build
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Are you searching for a ridiculously delicious treat? Look no further than PoppedCorn in Minnetonka! Opened in October of 2014, this gourmet popcorn shop features over 65 different flavor combinations, meaning anyone is certain to find the perfect snack. From classic caramel corn to more unique types such as banana cream and rootbeer, PoppedCorn is your one-stop-shop for tasty treats. Conveniently located off of Hwy 62 on Shady Oak, the retail store is only north 1 mile on the right.
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How to Shop PoppedCorn offers their treats in several ways: pick up your favorite flavor in bulk or buy a beautiful tin or basket. The tins and baskets make a great gift for anyone in your life, with different flavors being mixed and matched in each creation. Special occasion and corporate gift packages are also available. You can order online and either pickup in store or have it delivered/shipped if wanted.
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Michaletz wants the community to know that PoppedCorn is a family affair. “We are fairly new...just over 2 years old and are a family-owned and operated business. I have twins - one daughter works here full time. My other daughter lives in Nebraska and comes home periodically to help. We could not have opened the store nor gotten this far without them!”
Final Thought PoppedCorn offers ridiculously delicious, homemade popcorn and fudge in a variety of unique flavors. Pick up an old favorite or try something new - there is truly something for everyone! For more information, visit PoppedCorn.com or call 952-452-8008. You can also stop by the retail store at Sundial Center, 5757 Sanibel Dr. #10. PoppedCorn is open Monday-Friday between 10am-7pm or on Saturdays between 9am-
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Poverty Simulation Experiences by Whitney Grindberg
As of 2014, there are around 5.5 million people that live in the state of Minnesota. Of those, 12-17% of them are affected by poverty. These percentages in numbers are 654,840 and 927,690 respectively--that’s a lot of people struggling daily to make ends meet. The variance is dependent on which variables/demographics are considered, but no matter the semantics, poverty remains a very real problem. Poverty and a lack of education are strongly correlated in studies across the board, not to mention a lack of personal safety and general well-being. It is an uncomfortable truth that our neighbors may be struggling to put food on the table and to provide basic comforts for their families.
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It’s difficult to care about an issue if you aren’t aware of it, so the first step in inspiring change, both in ourselves and those around us, is through education. And there’s an organization in the Twin Cities that’s doing just that. Walk In Someone Else’s Shoes is an organization designed to educate police officers, school faculty members, and anyone else who interacts with people from a variety of backgrounds--namely, those who
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are potentially living in poverty. Using materials from Missouri Community Action, the group’s training sessions are structured to simulate a month of life in poverty, all within a couple of hours. Participants are assigned roles (single mother, child, teenager, etc.) and are grouped together in families of other participants. They have to fulfill the appropriate responsibilities (attend school, get to work, pay bills, etc, all while balancing the difficulties of crime, a lack of resources, unemployment, transportation, and avoiding runins with the law. Volunteers for the simulation are assigned different roles within the “neighborhood” such as pawn shop, hospital, homeless shelter, police station, etc.
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shopdinelive.net As the simulation went on, more and more participants turned to crime to make ends meet. At one point a man broke down, emotionally exhausted from the pressure. It’s hard when you feel like the entire system is designed so you fail. No one was laughing anymore. We ended the afternoon assembled in the auditorium. Professor Raj Sethuraju gave an impassioned conclusion, and then we broke up into groups to talk about our experience. It was all somehow exhausting yet energizing--we felt more empathetic, more understanding, and encouraged to do more to help those in need.
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I volunteered for a simulation last summer at a Twin Cities-area elementary school. At the beginning of the simulation, everyone was a little self-conscious. We laughed nervously as we joked about playing pretend, unsure how we were being perceived by the other volunteers. How seriously should I take this? I was given the role of the pawnbroker, and we were encouraged to have a flippant attitude towards the participants--we weren’t charity, after all. I was told I could even give incorrect change if I wanted to. Most of my customers were so frazzled by the time they arrived, I could have gotten away with it if I wanted to (even though the situation wasn’t real, I
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Tapping the trees is just the first step in making maple syrup.
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Traditionally, once maple sap was collected, it was placed in a big pot and set over smoldering coals. The goal was to keep the fire hot enough so that water evaporated, making the liquid sweeter and thicker. Boiling down the harvested sap was a multi-day process since it takes approximately 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of finished syrup. In Minnesota, maple syrup production is considered a boutique industry, with mostly small-scale production rather than large commercial operations (as they have in eastern states like Vermont).
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Buying Maple Syrup The United States Department of Agriculture revised the maple syrup grading system in 2015, in response to a request from the International Maple Syrup Institute. Since then, maple syrup is classified into four different types of Grade A syrup. By labeling it Grade A, producers are telling you that their syrup has a uniform color, is free from off flavors
Heat oven to 300° F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Mix rolled oats, wheat germ, seeds, and nuts in a large bowl. Add syrup, oil, and salt. Stir until well combined. Press the granola mixture in an even layer into the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 45 minutes or until granola is toasted, stirring halfway through to prevent excess browning on the edges. Try to stir gently and keep some large chunks if you like your granola lumpy. Cool completely and mix in dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container for up two weeks. (If you can keep it that long.)
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amber has a slightly richer maple flavor. The other two varieties, dark and very dark, have a stronger maple taste. With their more robust maple flavor, one of the latter two varieties would be a good choice for cooking or baking with maple syrup.
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Maple syrup has many uses beyond topping your morning pancakes or waffles. In recipes, it is an easy substitute for corn syrup or honey. Stir maple syrup into tea or plain yogurt for a sweet touch. Drizzle it over roasted squash, sweet potatoes or carrots. Use it in when making salad dressings, barbecue or teriyaki sauces, baked goods, and confections. Or choose maple syrup for making homemade granola. This granola recipe is adapted from one at Food 52.com. It contains no brown sugar, unlike the original recipe, but is still plenty sweet for my kiddos, who tend to think that breakfast food by definition has got at least a bit of sweetness to it.
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7:00pm Barnes & Noble Galleria, Edina Hill House Chamber Players Concert 7:30pm James J. Hill House, St. Paul Trivia Night 8:00pm Day Block Brewing Co., Mpls Big Boy Karaoke 9:00pm-1:00am Moto-I, Mpls
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Patti Smith & Her Band Six Degrees of Separation 7:30pm The Ritz Theater, Mpls
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MARCH 9 Inline Skating 5:00pm-8:00pm US Bank Stadium, Mpls
Free Thursday Nights 6:00pm-9:00pm Walker Art Center, Mpls
Beers & Beats with DJ Keith Millions 6:00pm-10:00pm Clockwerks Brewing, Mpls
Dr. Seuss’ The Sneetches 7:00pm Children’s Theatre Company, Mpls Brian McMahon 6:30pm Hennepin History Museum, Mpls Chris Lawrence Band 9:30pm Dog House Bar and Grill, Maplewood Forbidden Thursdays 10:00pm-2:00pm Ground Zero Nightclub, Mpls
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Atmosphere 8:00pm Palace Theatre, St. Paul
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Black Hearts Burlesque 8:30pm-10:00pm Lush Food Bar, Mpls Kickin’ It Irish: St. Paddy’s Day Celebration 7:30pm The Celtic Junction, St. Paul Chris Rock 8:00pm Orpheum Theatre, Mpls Machinery Hill 8:00pm Black Dog Café, St. Paul
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Make Them Shine Gala Benefit- St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development 6:00pm-9:30pm McNamara Alumni Center, Mpls Stdavidcenter.org/gala
Sarah Kirkland Snider: Unremembered 7:00pm Ted Mann Concert Hall, Mpls Mill City Winter Market 10:00am-1:00pm Mill City Museum, Mpls Hot Indian Dance Off 5:00pm Midtown Global Market, Mpls Exultate: Brahms ‘Requiem’ 7:30pm Church of the Annunciation, Mpls Sierra Hull 8:00pm Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins
MARCH 12 Resistance, Protest, Resilience Art Exhibit All Day – Minneapolis Institute of Art, Mpls
Panic! At the Disco 7:00pm Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Eisley 7:00pm 7th St. Entry, Mpls
Boy Kisses Comedy Showcase 7:30pm Universe Games, Mpls We The People 1:00pm-4:00pm 2001 A Space, Mpls St. Paul Civic Symphony: On the Town 3:00pm St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Maplewood Hot Black Funky 8:30pm Whiskey Junction, Mpls
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Potted Meet Mondays 7:00pm-10:00pm Elsie’s Banquet Room, Mpls
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Insights Design Lecture Series Andy Rementer, Philadelphia 7:00pm Walker Art Center, Mpls
Michael Londra’s Celtic Fire 7:30pm Ames Center, Burnsville
Grease 8:00pm Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen International Reggae All-Stars 9:00pm Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill, Mpls Triviasco 10:00pm The Depot Tavern, Mpls New Primitives 8:30pm-12:30am Shaws Bar & Grill, Mpls
MARCH 15 Louis Faurer: New York Photographs All Day – Weinstein Gallery, Mpls
The Revivalists 7:00pm Fine Line Music Café, Mpls
Golden Dragon Acrobats 7:30pm Ames Center, Burnsville
The Death Comedy Jam 9:30pm Grumpy’s Bar & Grill Downtown, Mpls
MARCH 16 Glitch Art is Dead: Minneapolis Art Exhibit All Day – Gamut Gallery, Mpls
Films at the Fitz: ‘Back to the Future’ with Sarah White 6:00pm Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul
Ariana Grande 7:30pm Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Grease 8:00pm Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Chanhassen Country Music Jam 7:00pm Narrows Saloon, Navarre Err: Volume One Launch Party 7:30pm-11:00pm Honey, Mpls Mikel Wright & The Wrongs 8:00pm Bunker’s Music Bar & Grill, Mpls
MARCH 17 Count Backwards From 10: 2017-2007 Art Exhibit All Day – The Gallery @ Fox Tax, Mpls
Miranda Lambert 7:00pm Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Joe Bonamassa 8:00pm Orpheum Theatre, Mpls
Huey Lewis and The News 8:00pm Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake
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1st Annual Writers Festival & Book Fair 9:30am-4:30pm Steeple Center, Rosemount
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Insights Design Lecture Series Clara Balaguer & Kristian Henson Office of Culture & Design – Hardworking Goodlooking 7:00pm Walker Art Center, Mpls
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MARCH 26 Sweeney Todd 2:00pm Pantages Theatre, Mpls
Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert 7:00pm Minneapolis Convention Center
George Thorogood & The Destroyers 7:00pm Historic State Theatre, Mpls
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Pundamonium 7:00pm Club Underground, Mpls
Josh Barkan – Author 7:00pm Magers & Quinn Booksellers, Mpls
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MARCH 28 Farmers Market 10:00am-6:00pm IDS Center Crystal Court, Mpls
Royal Danish Ballet’s La Sylphide 6:30pm Northrop Auditorium, Mpls
Matilda – The Musical 7:30pm Orpheum Theatre, Mpls
A Great Big World 8:00pm Skyway Theatre, Mpls
MARCH 29 Miah Persson, Florian Boesch, Malcolm Martineau 10:30am Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, St. Paul
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John Evans – Author 5:00pm Magers & Quinn Booksellers, Mpls
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MARCH 20 MN Children’s Museum Presents: The Amazing Castle 10:00am-8:00pm Mall of America, Bloomington
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Il Volo: Notte Magica 7:30pm Historic State Theatre, Mpls
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The Bellamy Brothers 7:30pm Medina Entertainment Center, Hamel
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Loud at the Library: Charlie Parr & Tree Party
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MARCH 25 Mill City Winter Market
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Women of Substance Presents: Lizzo 7:30pm O’Shaughnessy Auditorium, St. Paul
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