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Minneapolis/St. Paul: A Train Lover’s Destination

If you are a train lover or have train lovers in your family, then the Twin Cities is a fantastic place for you. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, James J. Hill–a native of Ontario, Canada–was a pioneer in Minnesota developing the Great Northern Railway and pioneering the Pacific Northwest Railway. Because of his

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Increase Your Child's Success in School with these 10 Simple, Budget-Friendly Habits

Increase Your Child’s Success in School with these 10 Simple, Budget-Friendly Habits

According to a 2012 School Readiness Study1 conducted by the Minnesota Department of Education, parental income is a major factor in a child’s school success. Interestingly, parental education, primary home language, and race/ethnicity were not found to be statistical indicators. Girls tended to perform better than boys. The odds of reaching the 75 percent standard for a

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9 Twin Cities Metro-Area Minnesota State Parks

In 2003, mere weeks from our wedding date, my future husband and I picked up a Minnesota State Parks Passport Club kit from one of the park nature shops. What a wonderful way to step off on our life together, I recall thinking, by flitting around Minnesota exploring all 70+ state parks and recreation areas.

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