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Lifestyle

The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments we received in response.

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Photos: Credits roll on closing Cottage View Drive-In theater

Photos: Credits roll on closing Cottage View Drive-In theater

The Cottage View Drive-In held a community event Thursday to celebrate the theater's 46-year history and to bid farewell to the Cottage Grove, Minn. landmark. The theater, which is only one of two remaining in the Twin Cities, is closing at the end of this season and will be replaced by a Walmart. Patrons filled the parking lot for a sing-along version of "Grease", exhibited classic cars and competed in a costume contest. The theater will remain open during weekends into October, depending on weather conditions.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Older drivers face confusing array of license laws

Older drivers face confusing array of license laws

More older drivers are on the road than ever before, and an Associated Press review found they face a hodgepodge of state licensing rules that reflect scientific uncertainty and public angst over a growing question: How can we tell if it's time to give up the keys?

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Retirees head to unconventional destinations

Retirees head to unconventional destinations

The idea of people who uproot and move when they retire conjures up images of warm, sunny Florida or Arizona. But some of the older members of the baby boom generation are looking elsewhere, and a number of towns in cooler climates from Maine to Washington have become popular retirement destinations.

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Dog track rezoning rejected by Hudson City Council

In a 5-1 vote, the Hudson, Wis. City Council has rejected a request to rezone the St. Croix Meadows Greyhound Racing Park. The vote potentially blocks a new school from being built on the site. Councilmember John Hoggett, the lone dissenting voice, joins The Daily Circuit Thursday to talk about the decision.

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Stay-tirement: Why retirees stay put instead of moving south

Stay-tirement: Why retirees stay put instead of moving south

Not long ago, retirement for many meant moving to Florida or Arizona. One worked hard, saved hard, and moved somewhere warm. However, as a new generation plans their retirement, not all retirees are flying south or completely fleeing from family.
by Chris Farrell

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Finding truly wild rice in Minnesota

Harvest season is upon us, but in the U.S.'s northern lakes, it's not just the last tomatoes and first pumpkins. Through the end of this month, canoes will glide into lakes and rivers for the annual gathering of wild rice, kick started with the popular Wild Rice Festival in Roseville, Minn., on Saturday.

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In Faribault, old game of Kubb finds new players

In Faribault, old game of Kubb finds new players

Kubb, a game generally unknown in the Midwest, could be described as bowling meets horseshoes. Also known as "Viking chess," the game may date back to the Viking Age.

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