Monday, November 9, 2009
Dollars & Sense: Green dreams
Looking for a greener sleep solution? Latex mattresses last longer and can go in the compost bin at the end of their lives.
Art Brut at Triple Rock
How Art Brut's comic-reading music geek finally discovered the Replacements.
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Psst: Time to do your 'duty'
Talk about surreal: At a time when U.S. soldiers face mortal danger daily in Iraq and Afghanistan, gamers are dying to play "Modern Warfare 2," which comes out Tuesday.
Holiday lights: Send us suggestions
If you have an amazing holiday display, or know someone who has one, please send the information to us for our interactive map.
Fixit: Make call to end phone-book drop
Q How do my neighbors and I stop getting those Dex phone books? We don't want them and they're heavy to haul out to the garbage.
Rev up the brain while practicing motor skills
Brain/body exercises help build balance and dexterity as we age.
Photo right: Exercises
Some can't find vaccine, some don't care
Survey finds two problems: satisfying those who want H1N1 protection and convincing others they need it.
Is your gym contagious?
Take an easy precaution to ensure that your favorite workout center doesn't make you ill.
Variety
Hoarding: A clean start
Hoarding happens over time, becoming a person's most shameful secret. But with therapy and a crew of organizers, it's possible to regain control of your life.
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Health care rally in Washington, D.C.Thousands of conservative protesters descended on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, heeding the call of Minnesota Republican Michele Bachmann to show their anger at what they see as a government takeover of health care.
Jacob's best friend; Aaron Larson's storyTwenty years have passed since Jacob Wetterling was abducted and never seen again. His best friend Aaron Larson, who was with Jacob and his brother the night of the abduction, still wonders why.
Reporter's Notebook: Remembering JacobAimee Blanchette talks with reporter Richard Meryhew about Aaron Larson, who was with Jacob Wetterling the night he was abducted. Today, Larson has his own family but is still looking for closure from that terrorizing night.
Adrian Peterson signsAdrian Peterson signing copies of his new DVD at MOA
C.J.: Quick trip through MagiQuestGrab a magic wand and join me!
Taste celebrates 40th birthdayAimee Blanchette talks with Taste editor Lee Dean about 40 years of the Taste section, free birthday cake and more.
3-minute Egg: A day at Franconia Sculpture ParkTour the rustic-fantastic Franconia Sculpture Park, where giant 3-D art works live in the great outdoors. It's a perfect day-trip destination from the Twin Cities.
Kidney failure: Preview of a 4-part seriesAimee Blanchette talks with medical reporter Josephine Marcotty about the number of people waiting for kidneys and the issues they face.
Dealspotter got caught with his mind in the gutterYou can pay thousands to keep the leaves, seeds and helicpoters out of your gutters, but Ewoldt demonstrates a good product that does it for $50 on today's webcam.
Tasting apples is like tasting wineWCCO's Angela Davis joins Connie Nelson at the arboretum's Apple House to learn about taste testing apples.
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