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Lifestyle

Cycle of openings, closings common for clubs catering to black customers

Cycle of openings, closings common for clubs catering to black customers

Gabby's Saloon in northeast Minneapolis may soon get a new owner and a new look. It's the latest episode in what some call the colorful and troubling history of Twin Cities night spots that cater to black customers.
by Brandt Williams

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DIY for lifestyle and livelihood

The term "do-it-yourself" used be the purview of home repair gurus or a subculture of crafty trendsetters. But the Internet and the recession have inspired more DIY-ers to make things for entertainment and profit.

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Adventurers plan canoe trip along the Mississippi

Adventurers plan canoe trip along the Mississippi

When Mary Fredericksen learned of her nephew's plans to canoe from Lake Itasca to the Gulf of Mexico - the length of the Mississippi River - she was not surprised.

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