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John Ewoldt finds great deals and shopping strategies for Twin Cities residents and beyond in Dollars & Sense on Thursdays in Source.
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Foursquare's findings: Romance is gone in Duluth

It isn't easy competing with Walt Disney World in the winter. That's one excuse that Duluth residents can use for being named one of the "least romantic cities" in the United States, according to Foursquare.

Updated: February 08, 2012, - 03:28 PM

Fix it -- or forget it?

Two things will keep your appliances and gadgets out of the (dwindling number of) repair shops: Buy wisely and read the manual. Here's a guide to whether you should repair it or pitch it.

Updated: February 08, 2012, - 02:48 PM

Candidate rekindles sweater trend

As folksy as a pair of Dockers, the sweater vest is easing back into fashion, thanks in part to its appearance on the campaign trail.

Updated: February 08, 2012, - 02:42 PM

Shut out on Missoni? Try these tips for Jason Wu

After its mishap with Missoni in September, let's hope Target has gotten the zigzags out of its online ordering system with the new Jason Wu collection -- coming Sunday.

Updated: February 07, 2012, - 02:27 PM

123 456 is your password? We're on to you

If you are one of the computer users with 123456 as a password, you have company, and lots of it. According to the list of the 25 worst passwords by SplashData.com, it's the second most commonly used password, surpassed only by (seriously?) "password."

Updated: February 05, 2012, - 11:43 AM