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From #squadgoals to schlonged, contenders for 2015's word of the year

From #squadgoals to schlonged, contenders for 2015's word of the year

Military jargon in Syria, mythical beasts in Silicon Valley, Yiddish vulgarities in the presidential campaign: Linguist Ben Zimmer breaks down some noteworthy terms from the past year.

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Photos: Visual poetry in southwest Minnesota

Photos: Visual poetry in southwest Minnesota

Tamie Steffen Hornstein's appreciation for the land -- dotted with fence posts and weathered outbuildings -- runs deep.
by Ann Arbor Miller

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Appetites: Spaetzle, dressed up or down, can make an easy meal

Appetites: Spaetzle, dressed up or down, can make an easy meal

Homemade spaetzle may seem like a fancy holiday dish to some, but Amy Thielen says it's easy enough for a weeknight supper.
by Krystyna Pease

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Ho, ho, hold the stress: Dealing with the dark side of December

Ho, ho, hold the stress: Dealing with the dark side of December

The holidays are rarely the picture-perfect season that pop culture presents. Two experts weigh in with tips for dealing with the season's stresses.
by MPR News Staff

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How did Santa get hooked on cookies and milk?

How did Santa get hooked on cookies and milk?

Turns out the tradition of leaving cookies and milk for Santa hasn't left much of a trail of crumbs to trace through history. But it might start with the early cookies of 13th-century Europe.
by Kylie Mohr

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How to wrap presents like a pro

How to wrap presents like a pro

If you need a little help when it comes to wrapping gifts, we got two experts to share their tips.
by Nancy Yang

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Bemidji friends carry on the art of lefse-making

Bemidji friends carry on the art of lefse-making

Holiday time for Gerri Thorsgard and her friends in Bemidji means 40 pounds of potatoes and a shared mission: lefse.
by John Enger

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You should watch the way you punctuate your text messages -- period

You should watch the way you punctuate your text messages -- period

These days, every character counts -- nowhere more than at the end of your text messages. Researchers have found that punctuating a text with a period can make it seem as if you're being insincere.

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Commercial flights to resume from U.S. to Cuba

Commercial flights to resume from U.S. to Cuba

Restrictions on visiting Cuba will remain, but authorized travelers can soon fly directly from American airports to the island nation. Currently, charter flights are the only air travel option.

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