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EMT removed dying woman's body down aisle of crowded plane at MSP
The woman was discovered in the jet's bathroom just before landing in the Twin Cities.
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Minneapolis one of 3 finalists to host World's Fair in 2023
The city has been named one of three finalists, along with Buenos Aries, Argentina, and Lodz, Poland, for the event that organizers say would draw 150,000 visitors per day for three months.
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Why is Norway the happiest place on Earth?
When the 2017 World Happiness Report proclaimed that Norway had inched out Denmark as leader of the global happiness rankings, I had to investigate.
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Things to know before buying that Groupon vacation deal
Here's what you need to know about travel vouchers from discount websites Groupon and LivingSocial.
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Prepare for a new season of flight delays: summer
June, when congestion and thunderstorms converge, is the worst month for flight delays, not winter months.
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Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay fixes everything you don't like about water parks
Universal Orlando solves water parks' problems of long lines and bad food. By BROOKS BARNES • New York Times
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Fargo goes beyond the 'Ya, you betcha' and offers big surprises
The neon lights glow bright along downtown Fargo's Broadway strip.
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Five great places to see this summer's total solar eclipse
Head south from Minnesota for the best views of the rare coast-to-coast celestial spectacle.
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On Isla Holbox, swimming with whale sharks
Off the coast of Mexico, Isla Holbox offers a trio of intrigues: open beaches, a budding restaurant scene and the world's largest fish.
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Why you see more animals at the airport
In 2003, the Department of Transportation expanded the definition of service animal to include not just guide dogs, but also animals that lend emotional support.
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Six things you'll need before going to a theme park
Six essential things you'll need before going to a theme park this summer.
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10 reasons to go grocery shopping while abroad
Connect with local culture, learn the language and save money in the supermarket.
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Midwest Traveler: Rochester, Minn., has its own dramatic veterans memorial
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial remembers Minnesotans who died from the Civil War on.
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Take a guided bike trip from Itasca State Park to Grand Rapids
A bike tour stretches from Itasca State Park to Grand Rapids with easy days of pedaling.
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Tips for enduring – and even enjoying – a road trip with teenagers
After a long-delayed drive Out West, a mother shares tips for enduring — and even enjoying — a road trip with teens.
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