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Tempted to lie about how old you are? Why you should 'claim your age'
Is hiding our age worth the trouble? Aging experts explain why we should be proud of our number.
'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.
My Good Life: The music of an unforgettable trip
An Elton John concert and a special reunion lift up a grieving widow.
Local
Indian activists escalate campaign for more shelter beds in Twin Cities
Minnesota family sues State Fair over boy's E. coli illness
Delivery driver charged with stealing cat from Carver County home
Minnesotans on food stamps would lose under federal proposal for utility costs
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Sports
Saints' receiver Thomas presents 'all kinds of problems' to shorthanded Vikings defense
Jalen Suggs says he's headed west to Gonzaga
Vikings lose Hughes to neck injury; re-sign Sherels
Fleck hires Utah State's Sanford as new Gophers offensive coordinator
Business
Stressed at work? Feeling underpaid or ignored? Employees still have leverage in 2020
Former St. Paul broker now helps real estate pros produce podcasts
Minnesota companies aim to impress at nation's largest tech convention
Bloomington-based Granite City files for bankruptcy, has potential buyer
Opinion
Trump's Iran policy spirals toward control
Raising tobacco purchase age to 21 is overdue
Barrett the facility dog could do great things for Hennepin County Attorney's Office
Readers Write: Addiction treatment, tensions with Iran, causes of death
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Boomers vs. millennials: Social media fueling generational war of words
In its heyday, Drake Hotel offered Old World allure
Is wine good for you? Should you try dry January? Answers to your wine questions
Bon Iver cancels all 'Come Through' performances amid TU Dance harassment claims
Latest Columns
Lee Schafer
Schafer: The best spot to retire might not be the warmest
It turns out that Minnesota is a contender on lots of rankings of the healthiest states.
Gail Rosenblum
Words of wisdom for parents about to face an empty nest
A clinical therapist at the Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wis., offers parents guidance to find joy in new possibilities.
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Free North Side shuttle connects folks to community: 'I love it'
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Politics
An eye on impeachment, judges weigh House-Trump disputes
Minnesota, other states appeal Obamacare ruling to Supreme Court
Klobuchar raises over $11M in quarter, doubling previous haul
White House update of key environmental law would exclude climate change
Nation
Methodists propose split in gay marriage, clergy impasse
North Dakota county may put refugee resettlement on ballot
California skeleton ID'd as Japanese man from WWII interment camp
White House update of key environmental law would exclude climate change
World
On land, Australia's rising heat is 'apocalyptic.' In the ocean, it's even worse
Another airstrike kills five members of an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq
'Ethical veganism' is a philosophical belief, British court rules
European allies fear U.S. strike puts their troops at risk
Vikings
Saints' receiver Thomas presents 'all kinds of problems' to shorthanded Vikings defense
NFL playoff preview: It's a tough path for the defending champion Patriots
Linebacker Eric Kendricks is only Viking to be named All-Pro
Vikings lose Hughes to neck injury; re-sign Sherels
Wild
Good results vs. Central teams will be key in Wild's second half
Wild players excited about playing in 2021 Winter Classic at Target Field
Wild lands Winter Classic hockey game at Target Field for 2021
Stars rally to beat Predators 4-2 in Winter Classic at Cotton
Gophers
Fleck hires Utah State's Sanford as new Gophers offensive coordinator
Reusse: Tyler Johnson's loyalty, talent helped Mpls. North survive and thrive
Whalen, Gophers looking for January rebound
Gameday preview: Gophers women's basketball at Nebraska
Curious Minnesota
Zipper merge vs. northern lights: Your top questions this year answered
Why do inland cities like St. Paul have so many seagulls?
Podcast: What exactly is 'Minnesota Nice' anyway?
Why doesn't Minnesota require vehicle emissions tests any more?
Celebs
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden announce birth of a daughter
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby arrested on battery charge
Trebek says he needs 30 seconds for exit on final 'Jeopardy'
Hillary Clinton gets role at Queen's University in Belfast
Inspired
A 'toy library' in Minneapolis adds to playtime with environmentally conscious twist
Minnetonka hijab designer, 24, fills a need fashionably
Director of Hennepin Healthcare's Mother-Baby Program focuses on the 'Fourth Trimester'
Ocean trash inspires tweens to design underwater remotely operated vehicles
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How to be the mother-in-law you always wanted
Balance having a close relationship and keeping opinions to yourself.
How to follow your second-act dreams when the world says don't
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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.
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.
How Amy Klobuchar's health plan could help family caregivers
She favors a caregivers' tax credit and more funding for Alzheimer's research.