Twin Cities brace for cuts Gov. Pawlenty wants to cut millions from local government aid, while urging cities to maintain police and fire department budgets. The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul discuss whether they can cope with cuts that both characterize as "severe."9:06 a.m.
The champagne empire built by a woman Veuve Clicquot's bright orange label signals its must-drink status among champagne connoisseurs. The label was created by a woman who galvanized champagne-making and broke international law to bring the bubbly to markets around the world from the 1800s until today.10:06 a.m.
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Tilar Mazzeo: is an English professor at Colby College and author of "The Widow Clicquot."
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