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Lifestyle

Hunting for answers to the CWD mystery

State wildlife officials have embarked on a different kind of hunt this deer season. They're not wearing blaze orange. Instead they're wearing lab coats and protective eyewear. It's all part of an intricate plan to determine whether or not chronic wasting disease has invaded Minnesota's deer population.

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Processing without rules

Minnesota and Wisconsin hunters will shoot thousands of deer this season. All of the deer carcasses will then be butchered. With the specter of chronic wasting disease in the deer herd, sanitary processing and procedures are more important than ever.

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Managing the deer herd

This may be a pivotal year for Minnesota's deer herd. With more than one million whitetails in the state, game managers are wondering if they can keep the population in check. Even with heavy hunting pressure, the number of deer keeps growing.

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Living well in smaller spaces

Bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to houses. Sarah Susanka, architect and author of the popular Not So Big book series explains how to live well in smaller spaces.

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Bungalows

Bungalows are among the Midwest's most beloved and common house styles. A look at bungalow history, the houses' enduring popularity, and ideas for bringing them up to date.

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Houseplant and gardening advice

Garden Guru Deb Brown shares her wit and wisdom on all things plantable, and talks about how to keep your green thumb busy during the winter months.

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King of the critics

Most folks have a hobby. Some of us have an obsession. There's that neighbor with the fancy, old cars. Or your friend the birdwatcher. And you've probably read about a physicist who sleeps three hours a night and works seven days a week. These are people with a passion. People like Lawrance Bernabo. He lives in Duluth, and he wants to be number one.

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Fall gardening advice

Gardening doesn't really end with the first killing frost. We look at tips for planting bulbs, fall fertilizing, and more.

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Manners for the 21st-century gentleman

The Modern Gentleman is a quirky guide to manners for the 21st-century male. Up-to-date advice with an old world sensibility.

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New organic food labels take effect

After years of debate, new federal standards for organic foods take effect this week. While many hail the USDA certification process, others say the new labels are unnecessary and will confuse consumers.

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