Claire Donovan

The U.S. Mint Just Revealed Its 2027 Coin Designs. Here’s What Will Be Different

The U.S. Mint revealed its 2027 coin designs, featuring five youth sports quarters, a wheelchair basketball half dollar and updated portraits.

6 Numbers Behind the Brewers’ 3–0 World Series Lead

The Brewers lead the World Series 3-0 after a 10-1 rout of the Rays, fueled by a record-setting inning and dominant pitching.

6 Details Behind the New Plans for St. Paul’s Former Sears Site

St. Paul’s former Sears site could become a mixed-use district with new homes, businesses, cultural spaces, and renewed Rondo connections.

5 Details Behind the South Minneapolis Fire That Shut Down an Art Space and Theater

A south Minneapolis fire devastated Resource MPLS, displaced residents, and forced Open Eye Theatre to cancel its remaining shows.

5 Numbers Behind Minnesota’s Early Voting Surge Before Nov. 3

Minnesota has accepted more than 419,000 early ballots, with turnout nearly 49% above the comparable period in 2022.

The Chinese Takeout Box Was Originally Designed to Carry Oysters

The familiar white Chinese takeout carton is not a Chinese invention at all, but an American paper pail first designed in the 1890s to carry oysters. Its evolution reveals a larger story about packaging, immigration, convenience, and the making of an American food symbol.
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6 U.S. Mail Routes That Still Depend on Mules, Boats and Other Unusual Methods

From mule trains in the Grand Canyon to mailboats serving riverfront homes, these six unusual U.S. mail routes show how geography shapes delivery.

Restaurants Are Reimagining the Happy Meal for Adults. 6 Nostalgic Twists Behind the Trend

Restaurants are reinventing the Happy Meal for adults with gourmet burgers, cocktails, caviar, and surprise gifts. Discover six creative twists behind the nostalgic dining trend.

Minneapolis Has a New Restaurant Built Around Peri Peri Chicken. 6 Things to Know

Vuka Peri Peri Chicken has arrived in Minneapolis with flame-grilled chicken, five signature flavors, and Southern African-inspired dishes. Discover what sets the Lyn-Lake restaurant apart, from its Zimbabwean roots to its menu of burgers, bowls, and spicy sides.

Hyundai Is Recalling Nearly 95,000 Genesis Vehicles Over a Fire Risk. 5 Details Owners Should Check

Hyundai is recalling 94,622 Genesis vehicles over a power seat defect that could cause overheating and a fire. Here’s what owners need to know about affected models, safety precautions, and the planned repair.

Atlanta Wants to Put 17 Acres of Green Space Over Its Downtown Highway. 6 Details Behind the Plan

Atlanta’s Stitch project could add 17 acres of green space above its downtown highway. Here’s what to know about the ambitious plan.

6 Things Packed Into NASA’s Next Space Station Delivery Launching Tuesday

NASA’s next space station delivery carries six fascinating items, from artificial retinas and brain research to solar arrays and lunar mission hardware.