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Do you have a new puppy who could benefit from learning basic obedience and manners? Maybe your dog could use some help learning to walk on a leash, or perhaps you'd like to break their jumping habit. Regardless of which training issues you're looking to tackle with your pet, this is the prime time to get started. January is National Train Your Dog Month. If you're looking at Minneapolis homes for sale or St. Paul homes for sale, there are plenty of places nearby where you can take your dog for training. 

• K9SF: 1 Groveland Terrace, Suite 105, Minneapolis, MN 55403
  K9SF is a local dog training company founded by former police force members. They specialize in one-on-one training to meet every customers' unique needs. They're happy to work with larger breeds like German shepherds and Dobermans. They also offer basic and advanced obedience classes.

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Few things are better on a cold winter day than a cup of chai. That perfect combination of tea, milk, cinnamon, and aromatic spices will warm you right up. With National Hot Tea Month coming up in January, we thought it'd be a good opportunity to point out that the Twin Cities has some great local tea shops. If you're out and about this winter, here is a quick list of places you can order a delicious chai:

• Sencha Tea Bar - 2601 Hennepin Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
  Sencha Tea Bar calls itself the "premier frontier" for loose leaf tea in Minneapolis, so it's a great place to grab a cup of chai. Not only is tea served on-site, but you'll also find a large selection of tea to purchase as well as tea kits, merchandise, and more. If you need a snack, delicious baked goods are also available. If you love Sencha Tea Bar, it might be worth checking out some of these great Minneapolis homes for sale just down the street.

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Hard seltzer—made with a combination of carbonated water, alcohol, and often some type of fruit flavoring—is a deliciously refreshing drink that's enjoyable any time of the year. The following are destinations near Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale that are worth a visit to order a hard seltzer.

• Fulton Brewing - 414 6th Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55401
  Since founding Fulton Brewing in 2009, its owners have experienced phenomenal growth as their popularity has grown. The brewery produces eight different hard seltzer varieties that have proven to be customer favorites, including lemonade, berry, hops, grapefruit, blood orange, and lemon-lime seltzers. A new edition to their hard seltzer lineup is Strawberry Rhubarb, which the owners say is their most Minnesota flavor to date. It has lots of flavor and a pink hue, and like the brewery's other hard seltzers, it's light and effervescent.

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With over 14,380 lakes, it's no surprise ice sports have become quite a tradition around Minnesota. Ice skating is a fun way to exercise during the wintertime. Whether you play hockey, figure skate, or simply like to skate around, there are so many great rinks around the Twin Cities. Many of them are outdoors too, so it's easy to get some fresh air. Here are five of our favorite local places to skate.

• Parade Ice Garden - 600 Kenwood Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN 55403
  With three full indoor rinks, a locker room, spectator seating, skate rentals, and a concession stand, Parade Ice Garden is easily one of the best skating spots in Minneapolis. Open skating takes place most weekday afternoons, but the rink also hosts adult open hockey and figure skating pro ice as well. There are often many events to watch on the weekends. You'll have a ton of fun at Parade Ice Garden, and it's just a short drive from some beautiful Minneapolis homes for sale.

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It's not always easy finding vegan dining options — particularly when you move to a new area. There are plenty of Minneapolis homes for sale and Saint Paul homes for sale, but it takes a bit of research and planning to determine which restaurants in the Twin Cities have the best plant-based options. Don't worry, though; we've got you covered. As we celebrate World Vegan Month this November, here are some of the most convenient and delicious vegan options the Twin Cities have to offer.

1. Hard Times Cafe - 1821 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
   Open 22 hours a day (6 am to 4 am daily), the Hard Times Cafe has a punk vibe and a great vegan menu with a wide variety of delicious and exotic options you can enjoy at almost any hour. Of particular interest are their vegan dessert cups, such as blueberry vegan cheesecake, chocolate cake with lavender frosting, and lime curd with cherries, layered into cups for a quick and convenient dairy-free treat.

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