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Minnesota’s second romance-only bookstore brings the small-town charm

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By Samantha Stroozas Verified
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At least twice a month Maggie Taylor drives 90 miles one way to Austin for book club. While there are book clubs in Winona where she lives, there is nothing quite like the Hey Darling romance club. “Being able to go in person and just talk about books is like a dream come true,” Taylor said. “It’s the thing I do for myself, make time to go and talk about books with other book lovers.” Trish Marin opened Hey Darling on Oct. 12, 2024. It is the second romance-only bookstore in Minnesota.
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Nothing Compares 2 local libraries: Hennepin County releases limited-edition Prince cards

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By Samantha Stroozas Verified
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In honor of the debut of the “Purple Rain” musical at State Theatre in Minneapolis, the Hennepin County Library System introduced a limited-edition Prince library card Friday. Twenty-five thousand cards are available at all 41 library locations in the county. Library director Scott Duimstra said staff members reached out in fall of 2024 asking if they could make a Prince card happen. Other libraries across the nation have done similar limited-edition runs for artists or cultural moments.
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Season of the witch: How one Minnesotan found her place among the craft

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When Sophia Reed was a pre-teen, her southern Catholic mother gave her and her siblings an option: test out any religion you want and find one that resonates. After some exploration, Reed landed on a practice that suited her best — witchcraft. Her journey began with a book her mother gifted her, “The Wiccan Rede.” It’s a handbook on Wicca, a Western pagan religion that has an active community in the Twin Cities.
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