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Lifestyle

Lake cabin owners take hard hit with increased property taxes

Thousands of Minnesota property owners will face big property tax increases next year, and a change in state law is causing sticker shock for many. Among the hardest hit are lake cabin owners and farmers.
by Dan Gunderson

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Some different views of the holidays

Some different views of the holidays

Around this time of year there are almost as many holiday productions in Minnesota as bodies of water, but if you're looking for something a little different, grab yourself an egg nog, we'll take it from here.
by Marianne Combs, Chris Roberts, Euan Kerr and Bob Kelleher

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In search of a father

In search of a father

An author discovers late in life that the father who raised him was not his biological parent. He goes in search of the donor, another family member, who allowed the secret to persist for decades.

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Restaurants, food and wine

Restaurants, food and wine

Looking for a great restaurant for a holiday celebration? Or wine recommendations for a holiday party? Two local food writers provide tips for celebrating the season with food and drink.

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Thanksgiving tradition in Duluth now draws thousands

Thanksgiving tradition in Duluth now draws thousands

An army of volunteers is putting the last touches on a Thanksgiving feast for thousands in Duluth. The annual free buffet started 20 years ago as a much smaller event in Superior. Now it draws hundreds of volunteers to cook and serve as many as 5,000 turkey dinners.
by Bob Kelleher

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