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Duets: Natasa and Jim

Every week, it's a new adventure for eight-year-old Natasa Nguyen and her mentor and friend, Jim Latimer. Updated 2:15 PM

Only 1 in 5 Americans always carries cash

Open your wallet. Amid the receipts, ticket stubs, credit cards, driver’s license and family photos, is there any cash? No? Join the crowd. Updated May. 22, 2013

Burger Friday: The Sample Room

Burger Friday falls head-over-heels for the Sample Room's "Bottineau Burger," one of those half-pound monsters that's easier to navigate with a knife and fork than with two hands. Updated 10:28 AM

Best of MN 2013: Our 2nd annual guide to state's finest

This year's edition is packed with newsroom picks of the state’s finest parks, resorts, restaurants, shopping, even music and Minnesota-made beer. Updated May. 22, 2013
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Designer Showcase Home is not your Grandma's Victorian

Designers put a modern spin on a sometimes stuffy style for this year’s showcase home. Full storyFull story Updated May. 21, 2013

Tips for growing tasty tomatoes

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Bird nest cams put you in the catbird seat

Homegazing: Former horse farm in Minnetonka still boasts original barn

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Burger Friday: The Sample Room

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What does it take to pronounce 533 names?

Reading students' names at graduation is an art, and Macalester College's registrar, Jayne Niemi, has perfected it. This year, she'll... Updated May. 18, 2013

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Burger Friday: The Sample Room

Burger Friday falls head-over-heels for the Sample Room's "Bottineau Burger," one of those half-pound monsters that's easier to navigate with a knife and fork than with two hands. Full storyFull story Updated 10:28 AM

Strawberry Shortcake creates instant summer

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Piecing together the art of mosaics in Italy

The ancient art of mosaics thrives in Ravenna, the Italian city known for the art form. A master's five-day crash course teaches the technique to visitors. Full storyFull story Updated May. 17, 2013

Tall ships to sail to Duluth again this summer

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Report: Kids need daily exercise; PE should be core subject

The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and that PE become a core subject. Full storyFull story Updated 8:22 AM

New rules for labeling meat go into effect in US

As grocers, restaurants bicker, many U.S. menus still lack calorie counts

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How to keep your kids healthy (and happy) at summer camp

It should be a fun-filled time that leaves wonderful memories, but a camp experience can be marred by health problems:... Full storyFull story Updated May. 22, 2013

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New app offers guide to Sculpture Garden

A new app developed by Walker Art Center uses GPS to map and share stories of the Sculpture Garden with those who wander through, smartphones in hand. Full storyFull story

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Duets: Natasa and Jim

Every week, it's a new adventure for eight-year-old Natasa Nguyen and her mentor and friend, Jim Latimer. Full storyFull story Updated 2:15 PM

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Bob hairstyle is back in an unexpected way

Inspired by Hollywood, women are trading last year’s beachy waves for a new take on the cropped ’do. Full storyFull story Updated 11:04 PM

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Duets: Natasa and Jim

Every week, it's a new adventure for eight-year-old Natasa Nguyen and her mentor and friend, Jim Latimer. Full storyFull story

Updated 2:15 PM

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New life for old stuff

Rescued and presented in second-hand stores, the merchandise becomes often lovely, surprisingly useful, and fully functional. Full storyFull story Updated Mar. 19, 2013

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Top 10 courses: Twin Cities metro

The top 10 public 18-hole golf courses in the Twin Cities, as rated by Hacker's Guide: 1. Rush Creek Golf Club... Full storyFull story Updated May. 1, 2013