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Here's How: Install New Window Glass Like a Pro
Dear James: With my own and neighbor kids playing sports, there are some cracked window panes I have to replace. What's ... Read More
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On Gardening: Everyone loves Marmalade
Winning a Perfect Score says a lot about a plant that goes through rigorous trials. But that is just what happened to one of my favorite lantanas by the name of Luscious Orange Marmalade. The location was at Oklahoma State...Read more
As Tesla falters, these new EVs are picking up the pace
When Artie R. Williams decided it was time to kick his gas habit, he narrowed his search to three options: the Cadillac Optiq, a Porsche Macan EV and the Polestar 3. — none of which has been on the market for more than ...Read more
How dogs and cats can get lifesaving CPR from their owners
Watching a beloved pet fall seriously ill can be heart-wrenching, especially if Fluffy or Fido becomes unresponsive. But did you know you might be able to save your dog's or cat's life by administering CPR?
"When pet ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: Do we owe annual property taxes on home we've owned for a few months?
Q: We purchased our first home late last year. We have been getting notices in the mail telling us that our real estate taxes were not paid. We called the tax collector and were informed that we owed property taxes for the...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Are High-Efficiency Washers Worth It?
It's time once again to reach into the mailbag to answer a question from my dear readers. It's kinda my favorite day, which should give you an idea of how much I love to hear from you. While I cannot respond personally to ...Read more
Trump considers reducing Chinese car part tariffs, FT says
The Trump administration is considering reducing tariffs on auto parts ahead of a May 3 deadline that has drawn the ire of global carmakers, according to the Financial Times.
The proposal would exempt car parts from ...Read more
Ford hails 'breakthrough' from lithium manganese-rich batteries
Ford Motor Co.'s director of electrified propulsion engineering on Wednesday hailed a "breakthrough" in battery chemistry from the Dearborn automaker's battery research and development center in Romulus.
Ford is working ...Read more
Commentary: No more delays: The REAL ID deadline must stick
It has become as predictable as the sun rising and setting each day, that the REAL ID requirement for air travel gets delayed.
The current deadline requiring REAL ID for air travel is May 7, with no word from the ...Read more
The Greener View: Voles and Linden Trees
Q: Last year, our yard was infested with voles. They ate the bark off several shrubs during the winter. We called somewhere to take care of this problem. They came out and sprinkled some poisoned food down in the vole ...Read more
My Pet World: Is it safe to paint with birds in the house?
Dear Cathy,
I have three budgies: two in one cage; one in another. I want to paint my room with Emulsion on the walls and the doors sanded down and painted. Would my birds be safe in a spare bedroom, if so for how long.
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Best times for anglers
(Table for April 27-May 11)
This table lists top fishing times and days for the coming weeks. For best results, begin fishing one hour before and continue one hour after the times given. Times apply to all time zones.
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Dennis Anderson: DNR wants to cut Minnesota walleye limit to four, but some want the idea thrown back
MINNEAPOLIS — Only if President Donald Trump and Gov. Tim Walz squared off over a Department of Natural Resources plan to lower Minnesota’s walleye limit could the proposal be more controversial than it already is.
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Time to talk turkey: Excellent hunting expected as Minnesota's spring season opens
MINNEAPOLIS — Some 60,000 turkey hunters are expected to head out into farms, fields and woods across Minnesota last week in the hopes of hearing the scratchy, echoing cry of a tom and calling one in. Spring turkey ...Read more
What's going on with Minnesota DNR's long-anticipated outdoor activity licensing app?
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota anglers who want to fish anytime soon are still going to need paper licenses despite last year’s assurance by the Department of Natural Resources that outdoors licenses and registrations would ...Read more
Commentary: Being a parent can be dizzying. To reorient, I look to the stars
Since becoming a parent, one of my favorite domestic tasks is taking out the bins on trash night. Not only are the blast of fresh air, the sudden darkness and the sigh of suburban quiet a welcome break from the barrage of ...Read more
Everyday Cheapskate: Why Houseplants Turn Brown and How to Stop It
Not only do houseplants bring warmth and a sense of calm to a home, but they are also an inexpensive way to decorate. Keeping your beautiful houseplants looking healthy and green is the challenge. The most common question ...Read more
Creamy cheese, whole grains make flapjacks both ultrasatisfying and more complex
We wanted pancakes that were just as flavorful and complex as they were filling. We started off by replacing the typical milk or buttermilk with protein-rich cottage cheese and then added more eggs to the formula to ...Read more
Tesla profit falls in the wake of brand controversy and tariffs
Tesla is off to a bumpy start this year.
The electric vehicle giant’s profit plunged 71% in the first quarter to $409 million as the company faced a flurry of setbacks, including looming tariffs and a brand crisis ...Read more
Tariffs blamed for hundreds of layoffs at Volvo truck plants
Up to 100 workers at Volvo Group’s engine and transmission plant in Hagerstown will be part of hundreds of layoffs in three states amid market uncertainty and recent tariffs.
Volvo Group, a maker of heavy-duty trucks, ...Read more
Musk says he'll limit time with US government to focus on Tesla
Tesla Inc. rose in late trading after Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said he’s going to pull back “significantly” from his work with the U.S. government to focus on the EV maker.
Musk also said that he plans to ...Read more
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