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New 5-story hotel in works down the block from Xcel Energy Center
The 160-room Hampton Inn is scheduled to open in St. Paul in November.
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Midwest Traveler: An elegant retreat at Red Wing's Anderson Center
Anderson Center at Tower View is like a modest Minnesota version of Downton Abbey.
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Travel tales of miraculous rescues: H-E-L-P spelled in palm fronds, elk bones
I couldn't resist sharing these because they are uplifting. And they reinforce an important lesson: Never hesitate to ask for help.
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Making house calls to Monticello and the rest of Jeffersonland
Thomas Jefferson would most likely flip his wig over the current state of politics, but it's safe to assume he'd be pleased with the condition of Charlottesville, Va., which served as both his home and artistic playpen.
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Visit the weird side of Las Vegas with these 4 unusual attractions
It's not all gambling, gaping and groping in Vegas. Here are four of the city's most unusual points of interest.
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Most hippies are gone in Goa, but peace and love remain
Even in diverse India, Goa stands out with its partly Christian heritage.
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Midwest Traveler: Where the wildflowers are
Native species will soon bloom across Minnesota's varied habitats.
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Gallery: What to do in Vegas, plus 4 things not to miss
What to do in Vegas if you don't travel? Get nuked, tilt a vintage pinball machine, avoid tetanus at the coolest museum.
Senate refuses to stop airlines from shrinking seat sizes
The Senate refused Thursday to come to the aid of airline passengers squeezed by the ever-shrinking size of their seats.
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Photos: Under-the-radar family destinations
After a year of wandering the U.S., a road-warrior family has a few ideas for your next summer vacation.
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Midwest Traveler: Up all night in Winnipeg
The Canadian city is close enough for a weekend of cultural exploration.
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