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For some, retiring early sounds like a fantasy, especially when recent studies suggest many people don't think they'll ever be able stop working. However, some Minnesotans who left the workplace long before the age of 65 told us it's possible if you stick to a plan.
Local real estate analysts are keeping a close eye on the highly-anticipated spring housing market. The spring market begins to hit its stride in March and this year is expected to be no different.
For organizers of the Art Shanty Projects, the show must go on!
What started as a sour experience is turning out sweet for a Twin Cities maker of flavored popcorn. The family-owned Candyland company, based in St. Paul, was forced to file suit against three giants in the snack business over the rights to its flagship product.
There are few traditions in Minnesota that show off our love of winter like the Eelpout Festival. That's why Mark Rosen and Amelia Santaniello drove to Walker Thursday for this week's edition of Goin' To The (Frozen) Lake!
An unexpected car repair can be a devastating blow to a family's finances, but finding low-cost car repair can be nearly impossible. That's why Cathy Heying started the Lift Garage, to provide low-cost car repairs to people who can't otherwise afford it.
A Minnesota Supreme Court ruling may be costly for some snowbirds. State residents who live part-time in another state could still get slapped with a hefty income tax bill.
Cheese connoisseurs praise some cheeses for having a nutty taste, but what are the odds some tastemakers would endorse a woodsy taste? According to CBS News, some store-bought grated cheeses are being investigated for using a derivative of wood pulp.
Twelve chefs from 10 Twin Cities restaurants have been honored as semifinalists for the restaurant world's most prestigious awards from The James Beard Foundation.
Increasing numbers of Americans are expecting to work well past the traditional retirement age, and in some cases they are dismissing the idea of retirement altogether. But health and a variety of other factors often get in the way of those expectations.
This week, our Minnesotan to Meet may be the most famous pitchman on local TV. You can't miss his ads or infomercials. That person is Mike Lindell, the creator and founder of Minnesota-based company MyPillow. No matter what the obstacle, Lindell always seems to bounce back.
Have a hard time scoring seats to that in-demand concert you've been dying to see? You're not alone. Ticket insiders warn it's harder than ever to get concert tickets the old fashioned way. WCCO found the secret to snagging your favorite seats.
First vinyl stages a comeback, and now so does the printed word. The popularity of e-books like the Nook and Kindle had people predicting that bookstores would become a thing of the past.
Minnesota is great for a quick getaway, even in winter. That's why we're Goin' to the (Frozen) Lake this February! For our second trip, Amelia Santaniello and Mark Rosen are headed to Mora.
It's becoming a joy for motorists to pull up to the pump as gas prices continue to drop toward levels not seen in years, if not decades. Friday's national average is $1.69, but prices are even better in the Twin Cities.
