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Lifestyle

The New Sheconomy

Women are catching up to men in salary and spending power and making more major financial decisions. One expert says that if businesses don't actively market to women, they're leaving cash on the table.

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Video: Celebrating lutefisk

Video: Celebrating lutefisk

The Scandanavian dish takes center stage during Norsefest in Madison, Minn. Every November, "Lutefisk Capital USA" celebrates its heritage with a community supper at the VFW, talent show and lutefisk eating contest.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Dinner Party Download's Thanksgiving menu

Dinner Party Download's Thanksgiving menu

This week, hosts Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam celebrate the day after Thanksgiving with a smorgasbord of tasty leftovers -- a collection of food-centric segments from the Dinner Party Download archives.
by Rico Gagliano and Brendan Newnam

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The intriguing history of the home

The intriguing history of the home

Bill Bryson is known for his humorous books on travel, but for his latest he stays closer to home, specifically his own. "at Home" is an intimate look at Brysons' victorian home in England, and the history behind some of the everyday items we take for granted.

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Wintry mix causes holiday travel delays

Wintry mix causes holiday travel delays

Travelers headed out of town for the Thanksgiving weekend are facing hazardous road conditions as a winter storm system descends on much of the state. Travel at the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport has been running smoothly for most of the day.
by Madeleine Baran

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Airport travel smooth in the morning

It's the day before Thanksgiving and we're starting off one of the busiest travel days of the year. Out at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport, the initial rush of travelers is actually easing.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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