Sep. 14—BEMIDJI — If only dolls could talk. A hand-crafted clay doll created as a gift 24 years ago has found its way back to its maker through a fortuitous series of events. It now rests on ...

Seventy percent of the items are imported from Nordic countries. The store’s high-end products include Hakata clay-doll figurines, Mashiko ware plates, and wine glasses produced by Austrian ...

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Tonight will see any lingering cloud clear southwards, leaving largely clear skies. It will remain dry throughout. Monday Tomorrow will be a dry day with plenty of sunshine. A few areas of high ...

At Paste, we believe there’s an anime for everyone. With lists like this, diverse demographics are often left unconsidered, effectively sidelining female and LGBT viewers. Hobbyists and fandoms ...

The circuitous story involves a doll maker from Pennington, a quilter, a mystery person and the owner of an antique mall in Bemidji. Esther Sporre (right) shows off the doll her mother made 24 ...

A Hakata doll (博多人形, Hakata ningyō) is a traditional Japanese clay doll, originally from the city of Fukuoka, part of which was previously named Hakata before the city merger in 1889. A Hakata ...

Most anime fans have adapted to watching subbed anime over the years. However, if you’re new to anime, it can be a little overwhelming to focus on visuals and text simultaneously. Although we ...