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Dear Mary: What is a safe disinfectant for colored clothes, such as underwear and bath towels? I can't use chlorine bleach, and since I usually wash my colored clothes in cold water, I do not feel like I am getting them ...Read more

We made it through the first week of the year. Are you tired of winter yet? Officially, it is only a couple of weeks old, but I am ready for spring. I like snow that covers the ugly brown grass and leafless trees, but I ...Read more

Dear Cathy,

My dog has zero interest in toys. He doesn’t fetch, chew, squeak, or even look at them. I’ve tried balls, stuffed animals, and ropes. He won’t play with anything. Is this normal, or am I doing something ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — The fact that Ross Petersen is a fishing guide and also a former mayor of Ely doesn’t make him unique. Two other recent mayors of that small town on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — As wind and snow blew hard across White Bear Lake on Dec. 31, Mark Walker was keeping to his winter clock. This time of year, he, his wife and his daughter make time for ice fishing.

Walker worked a bucket...Read more

Discouragement plagues all of us from time to time. If you're discouraged about your situation -- be it financial, family, job or just basic uncertainty about the future -- there are some things you can do to counter those...Read more

Hybrid trucks and an expanded trim lineup contributed to Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales increasing 6% year-over-year in 2025, but keeping up the pace could come with challenges as fallout from an aluminum shortage continues, ...Read more

A Senate committee has postponed a hearing that was calling each of the Detroit Three automakers' CEOs for joint testimony for the first time since late 2008 amid the global financial meltdown.

The delay from Jan. 14 ...Read more

Growth in global sales of electric vehicles is expected to slow this year as China winds down some subsidies, Europe wavers on its phase-out of combustion engines, and U.S. producers and policymakers make a U-turn from the...Read more

WASHINGTON — In his first year back in the White House, President Donald Trump made good on campaign promises related to the auto industry.

He slashed emissions regulations, ended federal support for electric vehicles ...Read more

You should see my email inbox. Yikes! It's overflowing with questions, tips, stories, feedback, rebuttals and all kinds of love from you, my dear readers. Today, I'm making a tiny dent in the pile with these responses to a...Read more

Marissa Chanel Hampton said that filming on location can help actors get more in depth with the roles they’re playing. “It’s always fun to have the opportunity to get to experience somewhere new while working, ...Read more

I have a confession: I'm in love with the Matterhorn. There's just something about this triangular peak of Disneyland fame – the most recognizable mountain on the planet. Just seeing it is one of the great experiences in...Read more

This one-pot chicken and cabbage soup is topped with flavor-boosting store-bought pesto. Big, fiber-rich butter beans add a creamy bite, but you can easily swap them out for cannellini beans or navy beans if you prefer. ...Read more

True to its appearance, the artichoke has a bit of a prickly lore.

The folklore

The Ancient Greeks credit Zeus with the creation of the artichoke. As punishment for the deception of his mortal seductress...Read more

Rice pudding is one of those sweet desserts I yearn for in the cold, dreary winter months. It seems many cultures have their own variations on this simple dish, including arroz con leche, India’s kheer, Greek rice ...Read more

Soup reigns as one of the most satisfying winter meals. Good, hot soup from the big kettle chock-full of flavors and textures warms everyone.

Canned soup reminds us of sick days home from school. On busy weeknights, we ...Read more

The first time I went to visit my best friend in London, she insisted we go to a traditional Sunday roast. While the roast beef was exceptional, the real standout to me was the traditional sticky toffee pudding served at ...Read more

French hachis Parmentier is the kind of dish that sneaks up on you. At first glance, it’s humble — ground beef, onions, and carrots baked beneath a layer of homeandleisure/recipes/varietymenu/s-3973011">Read more