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Get out: Minnesota state parks offer free admission Friday
The Department of Natural Resources today has waived the usual $5 fee for a one-day vehicle pass at Minnesota's 75 state parks and recreation areas.
Live: Lynnne Rossetto Kasper's 'Turkey Confidential'
Lynne Rossetto Kasper's traditional program. Two hours of guests, recipe talk and your calls. Live on Thanksgiving, 11 am to 1 p.m. CT
4 tips for a feud-free family gathering
Millions of Americans will sit down together over the coming weeks to break bread, catch up, reminisce and do their best to avoid talking about embarrassing or hot-button issues. Many will fail.
Appetites: Celebrating Thanksgiving with indigenous foods
"I would love for people to look at their Thanksgiving table without changing a thing and discuss where those foods came from," said Heid Erdrich, author of "Original Local."
Rabbi Harold Kushner on things that matter
Rabbi Harold Kushner says "the longer you see yourself as a victim, the more you see other people as the enemy." He is a best-selling author and one of America's best-known religious leaders. Kushner told the audience at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis to "hold onto your integrity, no matter what it deprives you of."
Breaking the cranberry mold: New ways to savor this seasonal berry
Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving tradition. But if you're ready for a fresh take on this staple, why not try cranberries in chutney or cake? America's Test Kitchen founder Chris Kimball offers ideas.
So long, turkey: 3 ways to spice up Thanksgiving without the bird
If you are turkey-averse, turkeyphobic or just bored with the bird, fear not. We've got some other main dish ideas for you.
Eastbound Hwy. 212 in Chanhassen reopened after fatal crash
Eastbound U.S. Hwy. 212 was closed for several hours this morning following the accident. The State Patrol reported slippery conditions in some parts of the state Monday and urged drivers to be cautious.