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MINNEAPOLIS — Bill Ness watched two weeks ago as his 5-year-old daughter walked into Pelican Lake in Otter Tail county wearing a full wet suit, with booties.

In less than 10 minutes, the girl’s hands were covered with...Read more

DENVER — Forget the cartoons. All little John Succarde wanted to do on Saturday mornings was watch Chad LaChance.

LaChance’s TV show, “Fishful Thinker,” became a staple for Colorado outdoor enthusiasts after it ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Whose ox is getting gored by federal budget cuts is a hot topic these days, and compared with people who will lose their health insurance or jobs, duck hunters are in pretty good shape.

Mallards and other ...Read more

It's true that financial trouble is a major contributor to the breakup of the American family. It is also true that gaining control over one's finances can repair marriages, restore families and change the future. For that...Read more

Relatively speaking, California is not a hot spot for housing investors.

That’s a conclusion from my trusty spreadsheet’s review of data on investor activity across the nation from BatchData, a small data tracker that...Read more

Q. Each time my son goes to see his father, I get a phone call telling me there is no food in the house. My son tells me he’s starving. “Dad never feeds us!” He’s 14! He needs to eat.

I don’t want my son to be ...Read more

For westerners, K-pop has become the umbrella term for any artist performing songs in Korean (and usually dancing along). But South Korea has a long history of pop and rock artists who don’t adhere to that stereotype. ...Read more

MISTAKE: YOU NEED TO PRE-RINSE

Scrape off all the chunks of food from the dishes, but don't pre-rinse. It's not necessary and only wastes time and water. Unless you have particles of food on your dishes, pre-rinsing could...Read more

While most first-time visitors to Europe choo-choose to travel by train, consider the convenience of driving. Behind the wheel you’re totally free, going where you want, when you want.

Driving in the British Isles is ...Read more

This peach dump cake serves up a fluffy, tender vanilla cake that's studded with juicy, sweet peaches. This peach cake is so simple it's sure to become a favorite summertime dessert. Using a box of organic cake mix makes ...Read more

Q: What is the prudent diet?

Q: The prudent diet is a balanced eating pattern that emphasizes whole, nutrient-rich foods while limiting processed options. It is designed to promote overall health, reduce the risk of ...Read more

Each month the California Wine Institute sends out a new recipe that goes well with wine. This one caught my eye for its colorful, elegant presentation and wine recommendation.

It is difficult to pair a wine with most ...Read more

We celebrate every minute of summer, super-hot days and thunderstorms included. When friends join us, life couldn’t be better.

My favorite summer meal always involves the grill. Especially lamb on the grill. Accompanied...Read more

There are grilled burgers and hot dogs, but...Read more

It’s hard to beat a no-bake treat — especially when there’s chocolate involved. These no-bake Boston cream pie bars combine three delicious layers of flavor — cookie crust, creamy vanilla custard, and rich ...Read more

Former United Auto Workers President Ray Curry accused the current union's leadership of "fear, intimidation and retaliation" in a letter sent to retired officers and regional directors seeking interest in a video call on ...Read more

For all the change constantly happening in and around the Magic City, many Miamians feel stuck.

More than half of Miami-Dade’s population lives paycheck to paycheck. They’re spinning their wheels, moving from one day ...Read more