Lifestyle

Smooth lake ice thrills Twin Cities skaters
Even in the middle of a weekday, dozens of skaters could be seen from the shores of Lake Minnetonka. They were all out enjoying near perfect conditions not seen in years -- clear, smooth ice without snow on top.
Where to find free food, discounts if you've been furloughed
There's no end in sight to the government shutdown -- now the longest in U.S. history -- but these local businesses are stepping up to provide some relief for impacted workers.
Less beef, more beans: Experts say world needs a new diet
A hamburger a week, but no more -- that's about as much red meat people should eat to do what's best for their health and the planet, according to a report seeking to overhaul the world's diet.
In home of original Sriracha sauce, Thais say Rooster brand is nothing to crow about
The Rooster brand, ubiquitous in the U.S., is now being exported to Thailand, where Sriracha was born. But many Thais who taste the U.S. version are not impressed. "I wanted to gag," says one.
Beef-friendly Nebraska eyes regulations on the word 'meat'
More than four months after Missouri became the first U.S. state to regulate the term "meat" on product labels, Nebraska's powerful farm groups are pushing for similar regulations on veggie burgers, tofu dogs and other items that look and taste like real meat.
Despite shutdown, Voyageurs National Park gets funding to partially reopen
Voyageurs National Park has received special funding to restore some winter operations for at least the next two weekends, thanks to Voyageurs National Park Association that will give a $5,000 grant to the park.
Lessie Brown, 114, died Tuesday at her home in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Family members attributed her longevity to her love of sweet potatoes. "I don't think that's it," Brown told media in 2013.