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How to be a 'retiree nomad' in extended stays around the world
Here's the process for living like a retired expat in bucket-list destinations — and four great places to try it.
My Good Life: My husband looks 20 years younger than I do
I'm fine with that — I've proudly embraced my gray hair and am happy to look my age.
Retired men (and women) are finding camaraderie in Men's Sheds
These gathering places help men combat isolation and build friendships while constructing bird feeders and porch swings.
Local
Here's what's at stake in the Minneapolis City Council elections
Roseville police find three dead, one injured from knife, gunshot wounds
North Loop group opposes latest route for Blue Line LRT extension
In a rocky corner of Minnesota, botanists race to save imperiled cactus
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Sports
After 'completely unacceptable' 4th quarter, Gophers fall in OT at Northwestern
When the hate hits, Vikings players make their decision
Gray turns in another great performance but Twins lose 1-0 to Angels
Neal: The Twins manager managing twins needs some sleep
Business
Gamified fitness: Minnesotans use health tech to bring personal challenge to friends
Hackers exploited flaw in Eden Prairie firm's software in record year for ransomware attacks
Ramstad: Delta's change to SkyMiles fixes a business problem and hurts a lot of us
Make sure you are spending enough in retirement
Opinion
Health task force should tackle a key question: the future of U-Fairview partnership
Why is a northern Iowa farm town named for an Arab freedom fighter?
Editorial cartoon: On strike
Readers Write: Library books, hate speech, abortion, health care workers
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Talking Volumes author Ann Patchett on Kate DiCamillo, 'Cats' and the novel that went disastrously wrong
Dave Chappelle alternates between shock and sweetness in his official St. Paul debut
Yuen: Should homework for schoolkids be a thing of the past?
Changes to Delta's SkyMiles all but eliminate status-seeking for regular travelers
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St. Anthony: How a lawyer built a business helping seniors take their dream trips
A couple of years ago, Carol Giuliani was helping an elderly fellow from Iowa dress for a wedding at a resort on a lake in…
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.
Politics
Speaker McCarthy is giving hard-right Republicans what they want. But it never seems to be enough.
'We got this wrong': Walz takes responsibility for cannabis director debacle
Her family has ties to the man who created the Minnesota state seal. Now she'll help change it.
Here's what's at stake in the Minneapolis City Council elections
Nation
An Iowa man who failed to show up for the guilty verdict at his murder trial has been arrested
Flamingos in Wisconsin? Tropical birds visit Lake Michigan beach in a first for the northern state
Southern East Coast hit by flooding as Ophelia weakens to tropical depression and moves north
A Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. Now his family is suing Texas officials
World
US diplomat says intelligence from 'Five Eyes' nations helped Canada to link India to Sikh's killing
Ukraine targets a key Crimean city a day after striking Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters
Uganda's president says airstrikes killed 'a lot' of rebels with ties to Islamic State in Congo
Taiwan factory fire leaves at least 5 dead, more than 100 injured
Curious Minnesota
How did Kid Cann become Minneapolis' most infamous gangster?
Why is it that Minnesotans will 'give you directions to anywhere but their home'?
Ask a question now: What are you curious about, Minnesota?
How did Minnesota become a hub for Hmong people?
Celebs
Lizzo faces new harassment, racism allegations in lawsuit from former wardrobe designer
Jimmy Carter's final chapter: Peanut butter ice cream and his 99th birthday
Meet Lachlan Murdoch, soon to be the new power behind Fox News and the Murdoch empire
Anthony Mackie lends star power to New Orleans' post-Ida roof repair effort
Inspired
Edina teens create free app that lets kids track their emotions
Minneapolis designer and former 'Project Runway' contestant fights fast fashion
Temporary losses, permanent gains: Wayzata football star beats cancer
Fourth Precinct Inspector Charlie Adams honored as 'gold standard' of community policing
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Retirement-age money issues: Planners weigh in on your questions
People often think of planning for retirement as a combination of saving and picking an ideal mix of investments, all to arrive at just the…
How to cope if you're living only on Social Security
Millions of people approaching retirement age have lost their savings or could never set money aside; here's how they plan to deal with it.
Downsizing your home isn't a simple decision
Mortgage rates and limited inventory add to seniors' decisions to age in place.
Baby boomers can't stop staring at their phones, either
Even older people can struggle with screen time. Here's how to help them put down their phone and be more present.
These amazing Minnesota waterfalls must be seen to be believed
From hidden gems to iconic tourist destinations, the state's falls are worth a trip.
My brand new (slightly used) vagina
A CO2 laser treatment, known as the MonaLisa, has made a positive difference for me.
Not ready for retirement? Here's what you can do about it
Millions of Americans in their 50s and 60s have no savings, but you do have options to improve your financial security.
Retirement community cliques: middle school redux?
Adapting to the culture of a new community may take time for some residents, but staff members can help with acclimation.
E-bikes are surging for riders over 50 — here's how to get started
Battery-powered bicycles can give older adults a new lease on outdoor life.
Dating lessons from a midlife widow
Once she discovered who she really was, and stayed firm in those convictions, it was easier to find love.