Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornamentThe 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.

Heartbreak Hotel: Inn at National Hall Set to Close MondayWestport’s Inn at National Hall closes indefinitely on Monday and like the murals and tapestries adorning its high walls, wallpapered and framed with decorative cherry moldings, certain memories remain imprinted on the mind of Marco Degl’Innocenti, the inn’s manager for 13 years.

Ducks trade defenseman Boynton to ChicagoANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Anaheim Ducks traded defenseman Nick Boynton to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday for future considerations.