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As Ramadan approaches summer, fasting gets longer

Thursday is the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It is a time for Muslims around the world to engage in acts of prayer, and it is also a time of daytime fasting. That restriction can represent a particular sacrifice for Muslims in Minnesota because of our northern latitude.

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Unified through Abraham

Unified through Abraham

Bruce Feiler, author of "Where God Was Born," speaks at the Chautauqua Institution in New York about the significance of the prophet Abraham for Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Feiler is also the host of the acclaimed PBS television series "Walking the Bible."

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The Friday Follow: Beryl Singleton Bissell

The Friday Follow: Beryl Singleton Bissell

Midmorning catches up with the author and former nun who's in the process of working on the followup to her memoir on life in a monastery.

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From conflict to cooperation

From conflict to cooperation

A Muslim scholar and activist says religious pluralism and greater interfaith dialogue are the keys to combating the lure of terrorism and religious conflict.

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Mayor R.T. Rybak on the post-collapse Minneapolis

Mayor R.T. Rybak on the post-collapse Minneapolis

In the aftermath of the I-35W bridge collapse, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has had to realign his budget priorities to consider road maintenance and repair. Now, he's hoping a special session at the Legislature will help solve some of the city's financial burdens.

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Imams drop passengers from lawsuit over removal from flight

Imams drop passengers from lawsuit over removal from flight

The six imams who were removed from a US Airways flight after passengers reported they were acting suspiciously won't include those passengers in their lawsuit against the airline and police, an attorney for the imams said Wednesday.
by Gregg Aamot

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Cambodian Buddhist temple opens in Hampton

Cambodian Buddhist temple opens in Hampton

One of the largest Cambodian Buddhist temples in America opened its doors this weekend in Hampton, in Dakota County. Monks and visitors from around the world flew in to attend the four-day consecration ceremony.
by Jessica Mador

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"The Idea that Is America"

"The Idea that Is America"

Liberty. Democracy. Equality. Justice. Tolerance. Humility. Faith. International affairs scholar Anne-Marie Slaughter argues in her new book, "The Idea that is America," that these are America's core values.

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Theologian explores the realm of the child

Theologian explores the realm of the child

Theologian and renowned author Martin Marty joins Kerri Miller to talk about the nature of religion in America and about his new book, "The Mystery of the Child."

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"Parachute" author offers advice on retirement

"Parachute" author offers advice on retirement

Richard Bolles, author of the phenomenally popular job-hunting guide "What Color is Your Parachute?", offered some advice for people thinking about retirement in a recent discussion with the University of Minnesota's Richard Leider. The event was part of the U's Great Conversations series.

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