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1970s Mpls. activists saved Milwaukee Avenue's modest homes from teardown A grassroots effort fought a plan to raze modest "Joe Sixpack" houses on Milwaukee Avenue that dated to the 1890s.

5 simple ways to take the edge off your anxiety The pandemic has brought many of us to a new level of anxiety. But we can learn to calm down by practicing a few simple techniques.

Chef Justin Sutherland's heirloom knives were stolen; a St. Paul girl found them The Handsome Hog owner had given up hope that they would be returned.

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How to make the Minnehaha Cake, a 150-year old recipe that swept the nation Scratch layer cake was named for a literary character and favored by an early Minnesota-based female food entrepreneur.

Here's your chance to thank Minnesota's first responders fighting COVID-19 Share your gratitude for the people working hard to combat the coronavirus.

Lake Minnetonka institution Lord Fletcher's will close for winter The last day of service — for now — is Oct. 11.

After 19 years, Semisonic returns right on time with 'You're Not Alone' Minnesota's "Closing Time" hitmakers Semisonic release new music 19 years later but somehow right on time.

Where to go in Minnesota to enjoy the fullest of fall colors Ideas and photographic inspiration to fuel an autumn drive.

3 mini-vacations in the Midwest that offer spectacular scenery and won't break the bank These three quick trips feel worlds away.

These 143 historic boathouses offer a peek into Minnesota's past A collection of boathouses on Lake Vermilion, built by miners, hint at the area's work-hard, play-hard past.

This 'Gamer Grandma' has more than 900,000 'grandkids' The global influencer, 84, is soon to be a character in the Skyrim sequel.

8 hot new restaurant openings in the Twin Cities Pizza, soul rolls, hot chicken and wine and cheese are on the menu at these new restaurants.

What baby boom? Pandemic unlikely to raise birth rate of 'coronials' Economists and epidemiologists aren't really sure how the pandemic will affect birthrates.

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Phone calls help alleviate pandemic isolation for Minnesota's older adults A new program builds bonds between volunteers and seniors: "We keep tabs on one another and that's good."

How Twin Cities homeowners are making money off their basements, garages, even pools To bring in money and put empty spaces to use, owners are renting their backyard pools, garage stalls, basements or entire homes.

New lake home in Wisconsin is designed for cozy comfort Rustic materials and spots designed for curling up with a book bring warmth and character to a new getaway.

6 cool things in music this week include Dave Grohl, Beastie Boys, Mickey Guyton, Tom Morello and Taylor Swift Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view. Bob Pickering of Eagan: 1 Dave Grohl video. There have…