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Red Lake tribe starts Internet radio station

Red Lake tribe starts Internet radio station

The Red Lake Band of Ojibwe would like to start an FM radio station to serve its tribal community. For now, the tribe is offering a community-based radio station on the Internet.
by Tom Robertson

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U.S. Senate may approve more competition for cable TV

Channel surfers could pick up a remote and dial in their favorite programs if the U.S. Senate supports a recently-approved House bill, making it easier for telephone companies to provide subscription television services. Supporters of the bill say it will lower cable television bills, but opponents worry that the bill will deal a potentially fatal blow to cable access programming.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Spanish language radio builds in Minnesota

Spanish language radio builds in Minnesota

You've got to work a little to hear Spanish language radio in the Twin Cities. There's a smattering of programs on community stations. But, if you know where to look, there are now two 24-hour Spanish language stations going head to head for listeners.
by Marisa Helms

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Forum Communications to buy Duluth and Grand Forks papers

Forum Communications to buy Duluth and Grand Forks papers

Fargo based Forum Communications Company will buy the Grand Forks Herald, a North Dakota rival, and the Duluth News Tribune in Minnesota. The company owns nearly 30 newspapers in Minnesota, the Dakotas and Wisconsin.
by Dan Gunderson and Stephanie Hemphill

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A movie whose women are strong, its men, good-looking

A movie whose women are strong, its men, good-looking

Robert Altman's new movie, "A Prairie Home Companion," gets its local premiere tonight at an invitation-only screening at the Fitzgerald Theater, where the movie is set. Will the film make a splash next to all the summer blockbusters?

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Blogger seeks to fuel politics with 'people power'

Blogger seeks to fuel politics with 'people power'

In an advertisement for his new book, Crashing the Gate, Markos Moulitsas is shown helping a group of people trying to pull a donkey to their side, by kicking it in the rear end. It's more than just a metaphor.
by Tom Crann

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Michele Norris discusses Minnesota roots

Michele Norris discusses Minnesota roots

Michele Norris, cohost of NPR's All Things Considered, grew up in Minnesota and returned this week to deliver a lecture to journalism students at the University of Minnesota, where she got her own start in journalism. She talked to MPR's Tom Crann about life at National Public Radio and her career in media.
by Tom Crann

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Teens look for privacy in public on MySpace.com

Teens look for privacy in public on MySpace.com

Social networking sites are popular with teens, but some of what they post is a big concern for parents. Teens say the material is not for public consumption, but many parents, teachers and others say material posted on the Web is fair game.
by Sea Stachura

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The Current: Live at South by Southwest

The Current: Live at South by Southwest

Mary Lucia is hosting a badge-free and surprise-filled band showcase at South by Southwest today and tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m., with live broadcasts online and on-air starting at 3 p.m. Writer Keith Harris will be updating us during the conference as well.

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Searching for truth in ads

Searching for truth in ads

Ads are meant to persuade, but do they also mislead? Midmorning's first hour guest says there's a way consumers of both political ads and product advertising can guard against being duped.

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