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Filthy Cars: Colorado vs. Minnesota

Craving “Clean Car Absolution” In Colorado — especially in mountain towns, in the Summer — a filthy car (ideally, a 4-wheel drive carrying bikes or even a kayak or two) is a badge of honor, if not a sign of virtue. It tells the world that the occupant is an outdoor enthusiast, a risk-taker, an adventurer. In...
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Fall 2015: Gas Coupons Make a Comeback

10¢ x 2 x 20 Gallons = Real Money When gas hit $4 a gallon (and kept going) in 2013, it was hard to get excited about coupons offering 5¢ off a gallon. Sorry, not worth the time or effort. Fast forward to this Fall, when regular unleaded in the Twin Cities is approaching $2...
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Post-Memorial Day (Consumer) Tides

“It Was the Best of Times,It Was the Worst of Times” Best time to buy airplane tix online? Tuesday a.m. after Memorial Day weekend, when everyone just finished traveling (and isn’t thinking about booking future trips). Worst time to get a car wash? Tuesday a.m. after Memorial Day weekend, when everyone who went up to...
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