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Business
It's final — Prince's estate is worth $156.4 million
As a nearly six-year probate case winds down, the process of distributing the star musician's wealth could begin in February.
Home & Garden
Minneapolis architect's 'cozy' contemporary home lists for $1.495 million
An award-winning architect's redesigned home with a carriage house in Linden Hills blends art and engineering.
Stage & Arts
Ordway announces new vax policy as more venues cancel shows
The Orpheum hopes to resume musical "Come From Away" on Saturday night with performers from New York, London and Toronto.
Inspired
A janitor's colleagues put him on the fast track to retirement
A cognitive impairment that he had almost since birth was making his job more difficult by the day.
Inspired
Inspired
For addicts, a spiritual renewal
The Rev. Ed Treat knows firsthand the struggles of addiction. He founded the Center of Addiction & Faith to foster honest talk about both.
Inspired
Problem Solvers: Pilot program allows approved Minnesota legal paraprofessionals to represent and advise clients
The two-year pilot aims to increase access to legal help in certain housing and family matters.
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Giving up alcohol for Dry January? How to change your habits to change your life
The pandemic altered many routines, leaving space to create new habits.
At the University of Minnesota's Pillsbury Hall, everything old is new again
One of the oldest buildings on campus was remade into the home of the university's English department.
Taste
These top Minnesota chefs left restaurants to find 'a higher quality of life'
Glimpsing normal life during the pandemic, many chefs left restaurant roles that they loved. But they're still cooking.
Travel
Wisconsin golf and spa resort Destination Kohler offers a luxurious getaway
Relax and recreate at Wisconsin's Destination Kohler, an elegant paean to the past.
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MOA to celebrate 30th anniversary with 'Back to the '90s' drag show
Stars from "RuPaul's Drag Race" will perform retro hits from the Mall of America's early days.
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How to keep your pet from becoming a cone head
There are some comfortable alternatives to what's become known as "the cone of shame."
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Yuen: How I learned to be an ally
Someone showed me a kindness nearly two decades ago, when I needed it most. All these years, I had never let him know how much that single display of decency stuck with me. It was time to fix that.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: Thanks, Orbitz — we have a flight to Aruba for a vacation in Tahiti
The online travel agency switched only part of the customer's vacation package.
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Lileks: At the end of the day, awesome phrases still exist, literally
But make sure you circle back.
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How to keep your easily bored cat entertained with toys
Try putting away all toys and then doling them out two or three at a time.
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