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December 22, 2015 4:00 AM

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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December 21, 2015 10:30 AM

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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December 21, 2015 7:38 AM

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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December 17, 2015 12:26 PM

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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December 17, 2015 11:28 AM

Minnesota mom sinks half-court shot, wins half off tuition

Angela Ramey and her daughter raised the most money in a fundraiser at Bethany Academy in Bloomington, earning three chances to make the half-court shot.

by The Associated Press

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December 16, 2015 3:03 PM

Appetites: Cookie baking tips from Lynne Rossetto Kasper

It's cookie baking season. While time-honored classics are great, Splendid Table host Lynne Rossetto Kasper has some tips to make your holiday treats even better.

by Krystyna Pease

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December 16, 2015 2:31 PM

New MnDOT plan would slash cost of Mpls.-Duluth high-speed rail

Previous estimates to build the Northern Lights Express passenger rail service approached $1 billion. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says it can halve the cost by trimming proposed speeds and service.

by Dan Kraker