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Back to college after 50: the new normal?
One college just cut tuition 50 percent for its career-focused online degrees.
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Vacationing boomers put new spin on grandparenting by taking grandkids along
Traveling together builds the intergenerational bond.
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Free North Side shuttle connects folks to community: 'I love it'
The Northside Circulator is part of a mission to provide access to basic amenities.
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Here are some basic steps to take to fight scams on elderly
Scams are a scourge, especially for older adults.
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Tips for baby boomers who want to get back into the dating game
Baby boomers who would like to date again may find the scene has changed. Here's how to adapt to the digital dating era.
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The search for livable, age-friendly communities
Northfield, Maple Grove and Minneapolis are leading the drive to create more "age-friendly" hometowns.
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Minnesota men boast nation's longest life expectancy
Women in Minnesota had the fourth-longest life expectancy, according to new research.
Outdoors
A Minnesotan and his appreciation of the run – 40 years on
The impact of that impulse to run laps at the University of Minnesota Fieldhouse eventually expanded.
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What you should do when it's time to downsize your home
It may be time to start minimizing your stuff. Local companies can help.
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21 unvarnished truths about retirement
The life lessons this man learned since taking early retirement at 50.
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Adventure travel is not just for the young
Travelers over 50 are shifting from the beach to more exotic locations.
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Easy and appealing ways to eat more veggies
Even if you're not a fan, vegetables can be a bigger part of your diet with these tips.
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Business
Nearing retirement? Eliminating debt should be a goal
No debt translates into more savings and mental relief.
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Famous 'Curly Girl' hairstylist now urging women to embrace their gray
With her new book, a longtime stylist hopes to free women from the tyranny of coloring gray hair.
Business
Protect your 401(k) from rising interest rates with this plan
As the Fed hikes rates, your retirement account balances may shrink, but that doesn't mean you should press the panic button.
Minneapolis
Met Council may explore Uber, Lyft service for disabled people
As baby boomers age and demand for new transit options surges, other cities including Boston, Kansas City and the St. Petersburg, Fla. area, are experimenting with programs involving ride-sharing firms, too.
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Friends across generations: Profiles of connections between people of different ages
Yes, people from different age groups can make for great bonds. We talked to four unique intergenerational pairs.
Home & Garden
Baby boomers tell all about selling their suburban homes and moving to downtown Minneapolis
What's it really like to shed your big suburban home and move downtown? Empty nesters tell all — the good, the bad and the surprising.
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