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Nicotine may help prevent your brain from aging
Don't break out the cigarettes, but researchers have found that nicotine may even hold off Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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Breaking through the epidemic of loneliness
With isolation a major health risk, agencies reach out to older Minnesotans.
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What Mary Tyler Moore meant to boomer women
In her iconic '70s show and in life, she was a remarkable role model.
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Upbeat? Worried? Try these investment strategies
Three financial strategies that will help no matter what 2017 brings.
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How not to drive your kids nuts on Facebook
Nine tips for less stressful social media interactions with your family.
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Why I no longer feel guilty about vacations
Seeing travel through her father's 94-year-old eyes made all the difference.
Eat & Drink
World record for largest Bloody Mary bar could be broken by a St. Paul pub
The Happy Gnome will attempt to break the record set by a Colorado bar.
Music
J. Cole, Chris Brown each announce 2017 Xcel Center dates
After cancelling his 2015 local gig, Brown will try again with 50 Cent and Fabolous for openers.
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How to staycation in style: 6 new Twin Cities boutique hotels offer fun getaways
With a fresh crop of new hotels open, the Twin Cities have more tempting staycation destinations than ever.
Eat & Drink
Why you should explore the Twin Cities with a homegrown staycation
Pay for a hotel in your own backyard? With so many tempting new options, why not?
Local
Could mandatory database curb opioid abuse?
Required Rx monitoring effective at detecting addicts, but objections center on practicality.
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You could be 'writer in residence' for the Mall of America
The Mall of America is looking for a writer to spend five days writing about the mall.
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