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Yuen: Why we all need to chill out at our kids' sporting events
More than 6,000 soccer parents in Minnesota have taken a webinar educating them on proper sideline etiquette — and it's not just the hostile parent who's ruining the game.
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Lileks: Where have all the mosquitoes gone?
The usual summer plague hasn't stung us yet in the Twin Cities area.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: Amtrak offers voucher after 'service disruption.' Can it do that?
The rail carrier cancels and offers them a ticket credit that expires in two years. Is that how it's supposed to work?
Travel
Iceland's geothermal lagoons are a key tourist attraction: Here are 5 of the best
Plan your Iceland road trip around these hot-spring pools and baths.
Travel
Delta orders the 737 Max; Denver gets an elevated walkway
Plus: Mackinac Island named the best in the continental U.S. by Travel & Leisure.
Books
Review: 'The Sewing Girl's Tale,' by John Wood Sweet
NONFICTION: The rare, true story of a young woman in 18th-century America who was raped — and fought her assailant in court.
Books
Books
Bookmark: Sentiment prompts readers to cherish their worn-out books
Readers say their old books are more than objects: They are physical reminders of love.
Books
Review: 'Radium,' by John Enger
FICTION: A Bemidji author's tale of two teenage brothers without prospects, evading the law after setting a massive fire.
Books
Review: 'Reward System,' by Jem Calder
FICTION: Jem Calder's intricately developed, self-conscious characters are the highlights of these brilliant stories.
Books
Review: 'Calling for a Blanket Dance,' by Oscar Hokeah
FICTION: Through a dozen narrators, Oscar Hokeah's debut novel traces the life of Ever Geimausaddle and the Kiowa-Cherokee community that helps raise him.
Home & Garden
Home listings: What $525,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Maple Grove, Minneapolis and Ham Lake.
Home & Garden
Deck, patio or porch: Which upgrade works best for your outdoor space?
The location of your lot and existing grade will help determine the best type of build.
Home & Garden
How do I find my way out of a fearful rental situation?
Your rental unit may no longer be fit for the use intended if your safety is at risk. Make sure to document.
Home & Garden
Home & Garden
'Clipped' winner's topiaries pay tribute to Minnesota hometown's Czech heritage
Meghan Petricka's colorful pieces honoring Montgomery's history are on view in time for the town's annual Kolacky Days.
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