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How to be the mother-in-law you always wanted
Balance having a close relationship and keeping opinions to yourself.
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How to follow your second-act dreams when the world says don't
The calculated risks they took launching a publishing house and a bed-and-breakfast.
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![Elton John performed at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday, February 21, 2019. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startrib](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/2KOGNFOMM6PR3NZ3ZL7TBQQ7ZU.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
My Good Life: The music of an unforgettable trip
An Elton John concert and a special reunion lift up a grieving widow.
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Retired teachers gather every year to celebrate not going back to school
These retired teachers enjoy summer break all year long.
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Looking to stay in your home as you age? Here is a list of things to do now
A clear-eyed assessment today can save you (and your family) anxiety and heartache down the line.
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How Amy Klobuchar's health plan could help family caregivers
She favors a caregivers' tax credit and more funding for Alzheimer's research.
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'Fantastical' idea to bike across U.S. gets real as a way to honor his brother
The story behind one man's 4,764-mile cross-country cycling adventure.
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The 6 biggest retirement mistakes, and 1 defense
For those who approach planning with a 'come what may' approach, these missteps could prove very costly.
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Former 'Prairie Home' performer starts a new chapter with podcast about battling back
Sue Scott chuckles about it now, but her self-esteem took a serious hit when she was told she was let go from the radio show.
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![Pam Powell is the founder and owner of the Salad Girl line of salad dressings. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Minneapol](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/JLWMX7ABPX7RFSW6K3KHXCKTUM.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Salad Girl creator Pam Powell celebrates the salad in her successful encore career
Savoring the bounty of summertime with Pam Powell, Minnesota's own Salad Girl.
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How to turn your passions into retirement income
Four ways to profit from the activities and interests you love.
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Writing down a life: How to create a loved one's memoir
Thinking about collecting the life story of someone close to you? Great-grandchildren not yet born will appreciate it.
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With oldest, youngest candidates in 2020 race, will age matter?
Voters differ on whether some candidates are too old — or too young.
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Little kids and 'grandfriends' get care under the same roof in St. Louis Park
When you put a preschool and a senior living facility together, kids gain skills while older adults gain purpose.
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Sleek, hip design is the latest look of senior living in the Twin Cities
Twin Cities elder communities are investing in fresh, modern design to woo a style-savvy generation — and their adult children.
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Plymouth woman's immediate retirement plan: Tackle the Appalachian Trail
When Dianne Seger retired in February from her job as associate director of behavioral health with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, she wasn't interested in settling down.
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How Tony Bennett and other singers preserve their voices as they age
How Tony Bennett and other senior singers preserve their voices as they age.
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Abba-themed 'Mamma Mia!' stirs up smiles at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
The Abba-sourced musical is a font of fun at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
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