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Lifestyle

Divorce after a long marriage

Divorce after a long marriage

Al and Tipper Gore's divorce announcement surprised and saddened many, but their 40-year marriage was still considered an accomplishment and even an enigma these days.

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Memorial Day tradition in Cold Spring dates back 50 years

Memorial Day tradition in Cold Spring dates back 50 years

In Cold Spring, about 90 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, a color guard, a rifle squad, and local Boy Scouts visited four cemeteries to honor the sacrifices made by soldiers, an annual tradition that's more than 50 years old.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Restored St. Rose Church of Lima has long history

Restored St. Rose Church of Lima has long history

Memorial Day is a day to remember those who've passed on, including those who served in the U.S. military. There are many Memorial Day observances and one of them will be a special mass Monday morning at a little pioneer church near the Kenyon/Wanamingo area of southeastern Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The new normal for online social networking

The new normal for online social networking

Facebook has made privacy a new priority following pressure from advocacy groups and Washington. Their changes will give users more control of their information, but are Facebook's updates able to keep up with our ever-changing expectations about privacy?

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Work on I-35W bridge expected to delay traffic

The Minnesota Department of Transportation says commuters who use the Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis should expect delays as crews wash and paint the piers on the still-new span.

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