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What will college cost? Calculate it at each school's website, to find net cost, after aid

Shawnia Johnson has geared up for college since ninth grade. All along, the cost was an unsettling mystery.  

IN THE NEWS
Minneapolis children's theater trades and shares its plays
Dan Norman

The opening of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" at Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis this week marks a new level of collaboration between the country's two largest children's theaters.  

 
 
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Mall of America: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, in new ride
Courtesy of Mall of America

A new thrill ride with a blast-from-the-past name is coming to Mall of America - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock.  

 
 
DONNA ERICKSON
Donna Erickson: Mini ice-cream sandwiches will make a huge hit at Super Bowl party
Donna Erickson

Wind up the final quarter of the Super Bowl game Feb. 5 with homemade ice-cream sandwiches.  

 
 
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ADVICE
The Naughty Column: Play the villain so child can make the heroic good choice
How can I get my daughter to be considerate in common situations like hanging up her coat when all the hooks are taken?  
 
Everyday Cheapskate reader tips: It's cheaper than gift wrap

As a self-professed fabric-holic, today's first reader-submitted tip got my attention. What a great idea. Now why didn't I think of that?  

 
A Real Mom: Tips for a strong marriage while dealing with addiction
There are times we see our son's situation from different perspectives and believe that a particular approach is best, but we've always paused to consider the other person's take and then worked for a joint decision and expressed it to the rest of the family with a unified voice.  
 
Everyday Cheapskate: DIY laundry detergent: cheaper and better

I have recipes for both liquid and powdered laundry detergent. The liquid will be cheapest to make. The powdered version is quicker to make and a bit easier to store and dispense. You will need the following ingredients:  

 
 
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FOOD
School lunches to include more veggies, whole grains
Pioneer Press file photo: Ben Garvin

WASHINGTON - Schoolchildren's favorite lunch - the ubiquitous frozen pizza - is about to get healthier.  

 
 
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Chinese New Year events, history, food and crafts

If you know nothing about Chinese New Year but you have seen restaurant menus with the Chinese zodiac, consider that your introduction.  

 
Family Fun Planner: Fairies, gnomes and singing dragons
Miniature landscapes and fairy gardens at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum are just the thing to charm kids and indoor gardeners while the ground is still frozen. Verses from Jack Prelutsky's book "The Dragons are Singing Tonight" provide lyrics for a new musical about an ordinary boy, a magical girl and a nasty, nasty dragon.  
 
 
FAMILY OUTINGS
Family Outings: Childish Films fun for parents and kids
Pioneer Press: John Doman
Imagine watching artsy Saturday-morning cartoons with a room full of other families. That's what you get at Childish Films, a monthly series of little movies and animated shorts for children and parents at the downtown Minneapolis public library.  
 
 
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