Throughout the class, an Abyssinian kitten seems magnetically drawn to Ella. As she moves through different poses, he contentedly curls up in the small of her back, perches comfortably on her shoulder ...

Pine trees are a common sight up north. But on a Carlton, Minnesota, road, they're joined by giant lollipops. They serve as the welcoming committee for Sweetly Kismet, one of the largest candy stores ...