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Free entertainment for holiday fun
There are plenty of free options for family holiday fun. Here is a sampling of activities in the metro area.
Psst: Continuing Britney-fication of Miley
Miley Cyrus has miles to go before making a successful transition from child idol to grown-up pop star.
A 'national crisis' of student suicide touches Minnesota
Colleges are straining to help young people who are struggling with depression and mental health issues.
Blog: Homegirls
Hands off my hydrangeas
Here's my latest windowbox decor, foraged from the yard. But what to say to all those neighbors who want to poach your back yard bounty?
Hot lines to the rescue on Thursday
Turkey got you nervous? Don't panic. There are kitchen counselors waiting for your questions:
Weekly wine deal: Sauvignon Blanc
A simple pleasure from new Zealand.
Restaurant deal of the week: Murray's
The words "Murray's" and "cheap" do not seem synonymous, but that's not true. The landmark downtown Minneapolis restaurant (26 S. 6th St., 612-339-0909, www.murraysrestaurant.com) offers a budget-minded three-course early bird dinner (weekdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.) for $19.95. Choose from a Caesar salad, daily soup or onion rings for the first course; an 8-oz. sirloin steak, broiled salmon or chicken piccata for the main course; and crème brûlée, chocolate cake or spice cake for dessert. Monday-Friday 4:30-6 p.m.
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C.J.: Trackin' down TwilightersC.J. catches fans who get to meet lesser “Twilight Saga New Moon” vampires at a publicity event at the Mall of America in Bloomington.
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.
A beautiful fall day in Yellowstone. September 14,2009
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