Lifestyle

A vacation that comes according to schedule
"The cabin" is a fully furnished condo that's hers one week every other year.
The legacy of Tom Paine
Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet "Common Sense" had a profound impact on American colonists seeking to break with the British Empire. Yet 200 years after his death, his role in American independence is often overshadowed. Midmorning looks at the legacy of the man some call the "forgotten founding father."
Leonardo DaVinci, man of mystery
Scholars debate the role of Leonardo Da Vinci's artistry and technology in creating the scientific revolution, while popular culture has newly embraced his mysterious persona thanks to Dan Brown's novels. Midmorning searches for the true Da Vinci.
A new segment of the Paul Bunyan State Trail is completed and open to the public.
A new "move-over" law for Minnesota boaters takes effect Wednesday.
News Cut Week-in-Review Quiz
Each week News Cut's Bob Collins scours the headlines to see how much you were paying attention this week. See how high you score.
New firewood rules for Minn. national forests
Officials are implementing new rules on firewood used in Minnesota's national forests to try to prevent the spread of the emerald ash borer.