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Lifestyle

Polaris dives into boat business, buys largest U.S. pontoon builder

Best known for snowmobiles and off-road vehicles, Minnesota-based Polaris Industries said Wednesday it bought its way into the pontoon boat business in a deal valued at $805 million.
by MPR News Staff

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Appetites: Where to find the best eats on East Lake Street

Appetites: Where to find the best eats on East Lake Street

HeavyTable.com's editor recently took his crew on a food crawl down East Lake Street. Here's what they found.
by Tom Crann

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Travel websites worry Congress will doom their business with new proposals

Travel websites worry Congress will doom their business with new proposals

Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is pushing a bill that she said would make online ticket sellers more useful and accountable. But travel sites accuse her of trying to help the airlines stifle competition.
by Martin Moylan

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What kind of parent are you: Carpenter or gardener?

What kind of parent are you: Carpenter or gardener?

Alison Gopnik talks about two very different philosophies of parenting in her book 'The Gardener and the Carpenter.'
by Sasha Ingber

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Spoonfuls of Stonehenge: modern ice cream flavors inspired by history

Spoonfuls of Stonehenge: modern ice cream flavors inspired by history

A small-batch ice cream maker in Baltimore explores the sweet -- and salty, spicy and even a little nutty -- sides of historical people and places through clever, deeply researched flavor combinations.
by Laura Kiniry

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Summer road trips: Parents share tips on surviving and even thriving

Summer road trips: Parents share tips on surviving and even thriving

Here are some travel tips from parents who've learned from experience how to keep kids happy on long car rides. Remember, it's not the destination, it's the journey. Or so they say.
by Sara Porter

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