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Minn. company Ice Castle revolutionized ice fishing

Minn. company Ice Castle revolutionized ice fishing

Ice Castle ice-fishing houses, built in Montevideo, are rapidly becoming ubiquitous across the Upper Midwest's ice-fishing belt.
by The Associated Press

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Metrodome: Tonight’s the last lap for RollerDome

Metrodome: Tonight’s the last lap for RollerDome

It’s the end of an another era tonight as skaters take their last laps around the concourses at the Metrodome. RollerDome is ending its run around the stadium with a final session from 5 p.m. to midnight tonight. “There’s nothing we can do about it,” said founder Mike Cofrin. “There’s going to be a break Read more →
by Tim Nelson

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Tips for surviving airline food

Tips for surviving airline food

here are plenty of challenges to tasty airline meals, like the fact that many airlines now charge you for anything more than a tiny bag of chips and a plastic cup of non-alcoholic drink, at least on domestic flights. Plus, you can't cook on an airplane, so anything you're served has probably been chilled, then reheated. And flight delays certainly don't help with the freshness factor. But the bigger obstacles to palatable fare in the air are biological: Our senses are scrambled at high altitudes.
by Maria Godoy

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Video: A simple, improvised dessert from Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Video: A simple, improvised dessert from Lynne Rossetto Kasper

The Splendid Table's Lynne Rossetto Kasper demonstrates how to make an easy, improvised trifle using sweetened ricotta, pound cake and fresh whipped cream. It's a beautiful dessert that's perfect for holiday parties.
by Jennifer Simonson

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Internet debates merits of 'Love Actually'

Internet debates merits of 'Love Actually'

The 10-year anniversary of the movie Love Actually seems to have pulled back a scab for some folks. These past few weeks, a battle over why you should love or hate the film has bubbled up on the Internet, starting with The Atlantic's Chris Orr, in which he declared it the least romantic movie ever.
by Tanya Ballard Brown and Jen Chaney

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Video: Super-easy holiday appetizer ideas with Lynne Rossetto Kasper

Video: Super-easy holiday appetizer ideas with Lynne Rossetto Kasper

The Splendid Table's Lynne Rossetto Kasper shows us two easy appetizer recipes, featuring fresh mozzarella and endive, that can be combined to make a variety of dishes that are perfect for holiday entertaining.
by Jennifer Simonson

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Video: How to select the perfect Christmas tree

Video: How to select the perfect Christmas tree

Selecting the right tree for the Christmas holiday takes dressing properly for the winter elements, having the right tool for the job and knowing what type of tree is the best fit for each home.
by Tim Post and Jeffrey Thompson

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Appetites: Chef Isaac Becker's influence set new course for Twin Cities dining

Appetites: Chef Isaac Becker's influence set new course for Twin Cities dining

Naming the year's best of everything is as natural as snow in December. "Minnesota Monthly" magazine recently named Isaac Becker its "Restaurateur of the Year," based on his launch of 2013's hottest eatery, Burch Steakhouse and Pizza Bar.
by Tom Crann

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