Lifestyle

Fitness: Kid as cargo

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:49:46 GMT

From special seats to pull-behinds, bike attachments made for children can give Mom and Dad the chance to exercise with kids in tow. Here are six product ideas.

Multiple choice

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:15:54 GMT

Twins and triplets age 3 and under? One Richfield family has a hyper-organized routine to keep it all together, and the parents work to instill a sense of self-sufficiency in the kids, so they don't need to be coddled to be content in the world.

Dumbbells are a smart way to go SLAP HAPPY

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:57:44 GMT

Even light weights can provide an intense overall workout and strengthen bones and supporting tissue.

Get wet: A user's guide

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:09:12 GMT

The Twin Cities has an abundance of aquatic activities, and we've scoured the area for classic and quirky lakeside fun.

April 1934: They all drink Gluek's Beer

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:52:48 GMT

One for the road: A few months after the end of Prohibition, Twin Cities motorists apparently could pull up to the curb to slake their thirst.

Compressed signal affects image quality

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:17:14 GMT

Racially offensive fireworks off Wisconsin shelves

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:07:12 GMT

A Wisconsin retailer agreed to stop selling a line of fireworks after Minnesota Muslims protested that it's racist.

Withering Glance: White House invitation? Not really

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:22:46 GMT

Ride-along put Jack Hendrickson on new path

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:07:08 GMT

The former Carver County sheriff served 27 years in law enforcement before retiring in 1994.

First-time furnishings

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 02:08:54 GMT

Furnishing your first home can be a challenge, especially if you've put much of your disposable income into a down payment.