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Lifestyle

The best and worst cars, trucks, and SUVs

From St. Paul to Minneapolis, consumers have made the Ford F-Series pickup truck the best-selling vehicle in the Twin Cities. The F-Series has actually been the best-selling vehicle nationwide for 21 years running. Consumers can see the all-new 2004 Ford F-150 for the first time at this year's Greater St. Paul & Minneapolis Auto Show in Minneapolis, which runs March 15 through March 23 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Which cars and trucks rate best on safety? Gas mileage? Where do the SUVs fall? We'll hear the lastest news from the auto industry, and find out what to expect at the Auto Show.

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St. Paul rec centers face uncertain future

Budget cuts threaten city funding for St. Paul's nine part time recreation centers. What would be lost if those centers close? Can others provide those services?

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Testing the waters on boat searches

The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on a case that pits the state's right to regulate fish and game against an individual's right to privacy. An assistant county attorney asked Minnesota Supreme Court justices to throw out a lower court ruling that bars conservation officers from searching boats without probable cause. But an angler argued such inspections violate constitutional protections against illegal searches.

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Bill would allow slot machines at Canterbury Park

Lawmakers introduced legislation Monday to allow video gaming at the Canterbury Park racetrack in Shakopee. Canterbury already allows betting on horse races, and provides a card club for poker games.

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Your pet questions answered

With winter here, you might be wondering what your pet should eat in the colder months. Or maybe your new little puppy isn't acting exactly the way you wanted. Gary Eichten talks with vet KateAn Hunter about your pet's behavior, training, and nutritional requirements. She also takes listener calls.

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Tattered shack or home away from home? The architecture of the frozen lake

When cold weather hits, many Minnesotans head for their second homes. Some are warm, southern getaways. But many are sparsely furnished, cheaply made, and about the size of a prison cell.

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Serving the guy who hates to shop

Cabela's outdoor stores have made it big by targeting a consumer traditionally ignored by retailers: the man who hates to shop.

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Snow snakes: Native game lives on in Minnesota's frozen winter

For Minnesota's native peoples, the trouble with the long winter months was not only fighting the cold, but fighting boredom. For the cold they had leather tipis, warm fires and rabbit-fur mittens. And when it came to staving off boredom, Minnesota winters were perfect for tossing snow snakes.

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Pesky pet behavior

You love your pet, but there are some things it does that just drive you crazy. Animal behavior expert Petra Mertens offers advice on bringing out the best in your pet.

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Pheasants Forever makes a home for wildlife

A lot of Minnesota farmland is being converted back to a more natural look. The state is at the forefront of the movement to preserve and regenerate natural habitat. One of the foremost organizations in the effort, Pheasants Forever, started in Minnesota, and is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

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