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January 15, 2018 10:43 AM

State Fair buys Ye Old Mill from founder's descendants

The ride has been owned and operated by the Keenan family for more than 100 years. Family members say it is time to take the attraction "to the next level." State Fair board members voted to pay for $500,000 in upgrades.

by Tim Nelson

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January 14, 2018 12:25 PM

New Nye's bar hopes to recapture old magic

In 2016, Nye's Polonaise Room closed its doors to make way for a development project. Co-owners Rob and Tony Jacob recently announced a re-built "tribute" to the old bar.

by Mike Moen

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January 12, 2018 6:53 PM

Showing love through food may be making our pets obese and unhappy

Over half of the dogs and cats around the globe battle the bulge. A pet obesity specialist says a deep human-animal bond may inadvertently be causing unhealthy emotional and physical consequences.

by Deborah Linder

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January 12, 2018 12:00 AM

Appetites: Why are all these restaurants closing?

If you feel like you've seen a lot of restaurants closing around the Twin Cities lately, you're not wrong. But don't panic, it's a natural part of the restaurant industry cycle.

by Tom Crann

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January 11, 2018 12:00 AM

Super Bowl will bring closed roads, detours

The Super Bowl is less than a month away.

by Tom Weber

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January 10, 2018 2:30 PM

Dog meet dog: American Kennel Club adds 2 breeds to roster

A spirited Dutch duck-luring dog and a friendly French rabbit hound are now running with the American Kennel Club's pack.

by Associated Press

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January 9, 2018 3:12 PM

Block party: St. Paul ice palace starts to rise

Workers swung a 700-pound chunk of ice into place Tuesday in St. Paul's Rice Park, the first of about 4,000 blocks that will build an ice palace to warm Winter Carnival-goers and woo Super Bowl visitors.

by Tim Nelson

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January 9, 2018 6:11 AM

'Least desirable'? How racial discrimination plays out in online dating

Research shows that online dating coincided with an increase in interracial marriages. But some dating app users say that Asian men and black women can still have a tougher time finding love online.

by Ashley Brown