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Lifestyle

For Norwegian-Americans, Christmas cheer is wrapped up in lefse

"It's probably one of the first foods I fell in love with," says Megan Walhood, who lives in Portland Ore., and has family roots in Norway.

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Good wine that won't bust your budget

Good wine that won't bust your budget

Tips on avoiding bad wine during this holiday season.

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Surly Brewing taps to start flowing in new age of beer

Surly Brewing taps to start flowing in new age of beer

Three years after pushing for a change in liquor laws to allow breweries to sell directly to the public, Surly is opening what owner Omar Ansari calls "a destination brewery."
by Tim Nelson

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Photos: Surly taproom ready to open the doors

Photos: Surly taproom ready to open the doors

The 'destination brewery' has a former Solera restaurant chef cooking in the kitchen, gas-fueled fire pits waiting on the patio and a 58-spot bike rack cyclists outside.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Pedal Hub: St. Paul's biking future

Pedal Hub: St. Paul's biking future

St. Paul could be giving bike-friendly Minneapolis a run for its money if the 'St. Paul Bike Plan' is fully implemented.

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Apostle Islands ice cave visitors will have to pay $5 fee

Apostle Islands ice cave visitors will have to pay $5 fee

The National Park Service will charge the fee for visitors ages 16 and older, assuming the caves form again this winter. A $10 season pass will also be available.
by The Associated Press

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Appetites: Where to spend Christmas with your 'chosen family'

Appetites: Where to spend Christmas with your 'chosen family'

Dining critic Mecca Bos offers her choices for where to spend Christmas if your idea of fun doesn't match the traditional greeting-card images.

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How to make a festive holiday cocktail

How to make a festive holiday cocktail

How to make an easy, accessible and sparkling holiday drink.
by Jennifer Simonson

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Comfort food may not be all that comforting

Here's some disappointing news for hotdish lovers: Comfort food might not make you as happy as you think, according to a new study.

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