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Happy retired couples are also financially healthy
Long before you leave the workforce, talk with your partner about what each of you wants to do — and where to live and what to spend — in retirement.
Travel for the 50-plus crowd: How to keep roaming as you age
Airports and airlines adapt to the changing needs of aging travelers with new services.
MSP airport tips to make travel more efficient
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport offers options to make traveling easier.
Local
Filing: Bystanders tried to fend off dogs that badly wounded toddler, mother in Brooklyn Park
Margot Imdieke Cross, disability rights advocate who made Minnesota more accessible, dies at 68
Striking workers reach tentative agreement with Minneapolis Park Board
KARE 11 appeal: Ramsey County judge's order retracting court document violates First Amendment
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Sports
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is a master of meditation
Quarterback shuffle: Transfers expected to start for 14 of 18 Big Ten teams
Reusse: Bill Nelson and Dundas are big parts of Minnesota 'townball' history
How Minnesota shines in Summer Olympics: Unveiling a century of triumphs
Business
3M spinoff Solventum sees bump in stock after activist investor buys shares
Stinky reception for manure rules in Minnesota farm country
Record rally for 3M shares as profits soar under new CEO
CenterPoint's landmark $106 million clean energy plan approved by regulators
Opinion
Amid ascendant nationalism, Olympics' internationalism endures
DEI efforts in Minnesota schools still matter
Editorial cartoon: Bill Day on JD Vance
Readers Write: Biden's withdrawal from race, childfree voters and a ban on cows at the fair
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3 art shows to see before the State Fair takes over Minnesota
At Minnesota-based Nature Memories, those experiencing memory loss 'reclaim some joy'
These buildings bring a touch of classical Roman design to the Twin Cities
Which 'Purple Rain' screening will fans attend: Paisley Park or Target Center?
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Dennis Anderson
Anderson: Chiovitte's state record walleye shouldn't be thrown back
The DNR has changed the way it recognizes Minnesota's biggest fish, but the walleye record should still stand.
Patrick Reusse
Reusse: Bill Nelson and Dundas are big parts of Minnesota 'townball' history
The Dukes have been a state power for decades, with plenty of success and some recent bad news.
James Lileks
These buildings bring a touch of classical Roman design to the Twin Cities
Why are we so fascinated with this bygone empire? Perhaps because we grew up around buildings that look to Rome for their inspiration.
Jennifer Brooks
Brooks: After insulting Jennifer Aniston and 'childless cat ladies' everywhere, JD Vance heads to Minnesota
Why do politicians keep dragging cats into this?
Politics
'These are weird people': Walz goes viral as he stumps for Kamala Harris
Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire
Safety 'top priority' for Saturday's Trump campaign rally in St. Cloud
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Nation
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
A tanker plane crash has killed a firefighting pilot in Oregon as Western wildfires spread
Wreckage of schooner that sank in 1893 found in Lake Michigan
A missing 12-year-old Georgia girl is found in Ohio after her community galvanized to locate her
World
More than 350 structures were destroyed by Jasper wildfire in the Canadian Rockies, officials say
Powerful cartel leader 'El Mayo' Zambada was lured onto airplane before arrest in US, AP source says
Canada women's soccer coach suspended over drone scandal, which may be part of 'systemic' issues
Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics
Curious Minnesota
Where were some of the Twin Cities' most notorious speakeasies?
Listen: Why did Minnesota erase much of its German culture?
What happened to all the leeches in Leech Lake?
Introducing the Curious Minnesota Collection. Every question we've answered — now in one place
Celebs
Vanessa Williams reveals she ended her 6-year marriage in 2021: 'I'm in love with life'
Kevin Spacey's waterfront Baltimore condo sold at auction after foreclosure
Museum pulls wax figure of Sinead O'Connor after complaints it does not compare to the real thing
Justin Timberlake's lawyer says pop singer wasn't intoxicated, argues DUI charges should be dropped
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At Minnesota-based Nature Memories, those experiencing memory loss 'reclaim some joy'
Gizmo the dog went missing in Las Vegas in 2015. He's been found alive after 9 years
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Minneapolis principal's 'sandlot' works social muscles during summer break
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Legalized weed is landing more seniors in the ER
A recent study suggests it's not just teens who now face more risk of overdose.
One 'Tough Broad' urges older women to embrace outdoor adventures
Caroline Paul's new book, 'Tough Broad,' cites the value of stepping out of your comfort zone
Short on time? Have special requests? A travel agent may be just the ticket.
Despite the surge in travel websites, travel agents can help ensure smooth sailing.
After 50 years, I'm done keeping mental illness a secret
For the first time, journalist Steve Mencher, 71, tells his own story.
Hit the road with a travel companion for hire
People are hiring personal assistants to accompany them on vacations and make sure things run smoothly.
Love animals? Consider a vacation with them.
Paying to participate in a "conservacation" project is an alternative to a week at the lake or the beach.
A CEO's post praising older workers goes viral
Tom Hunt wasn't a fan of job applicants over 55 — until he hired one.
How to make your business outlive you
Losing the founder or long-time owner of an enterprise can leave the business adrift and shatter family relationships, but it doesn't have to be that way
Celebrity designer and Minnesota native Nate Berkus shares tips on making home spaces work for you
The famed interior design expert talks about tailoring space to fit your needs
6 home improvement projects that give you the best return on your investment
Whether you plan to stay or sell your home during retirement, these improvements pay off.