The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.

Agreement has sales tax holiday, gift ban, quasi-public merger

House and Senate negotiators have agreed to language that would establish a sales tax holiday, consolidate two quasi-public financing agencies and preserve a ban on gifts from pharmaceutical firms to health care workers, three sources told the News Service Friday afternoon.

One For Me, One For You: A New Approach to Holiday Giving at Gap

In a technology-obsessed world, where new gadgets top everyone's holiday gift wish-lists, it's up to clothing retailers to come up with new ways to entice customers to give wearable items as gifts. Gone are the days when a new pair of socks or pajamas can hold their own against a video game console or smartphone, which is something that Gap's creative director Patrick Robinson had in mind when ...

Lawmakers agree on tax holiday, wind farm, criminal records measures

Despite their protracted negotiations on expanded gambling, lawmakers announced yesterday that they had hammered out deals on a number of other issues, including a sales tax holiday, a measure that would help the state locate new wind farms, and a bill that would limit many employers access to criminal records. Tax - Sales tax - United States - Business - Accounting

Trail mix considered ideal snack

Many of you may not know it, but Aug. 31 is National Trail Mix Day. Believe it or not, there seems to be a day devoted to most any type of food! This holiday may not call for fireworks, gifts or a huge spread of delicious food, such as on the Fourth of July or Christmas. However, you can celebrate this day by making a batch (maybe your very first batch) of trail mix. Share it with family and ...