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Lifestyle

The Week in Commentary

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.

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More travelers to hit the road this Memorial Day

More Americans will hit the road this holiday weekend than a year ago. And they'll have a bit more money to spend thanks to lower gas prices.

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NPR Ted Radio Hour: The Pursuit of Happiness

NPR Ted Radio Hour: The Pursuit of Happiness

Three TED speakers offer some big ideas for achieving happiness.

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Peter Smith: The eternal struggle over mowing the lawn

Peter Smith: The eternal struggle over mowing the lawn

Given the forecast, today is the perfect day to get your lawn mowed. That doesn't mean it's going to happen. Parents and teenagers across the state will battle over the urgency of this chore. Minnesota Public Radio essayist Peter Smith has captured the essence of this eternal struggle in a poem.
by Peter Smith

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Fate of Vikings stadium rests with Minneapolis City Council

Fate of Vikings stadium rests with Minneapolis City Council

The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday is scheduled to take the first of two votes that would green light the city's share of financing a new, billion-dollar home for the Minnesota Vikings on thes site of the Metrodome downtown.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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How did skin become a sin?

How did skin become a sin?

In a state with so many lakes, some places should be clothing-optional.
by Patrick Scully

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Should unmarried couples seek counseling?

Should unmarried couples seek counseling?

West Virginians will be required to show certification of premarital education classes or pay an extra $20 starting June 8. How effective is premarital education?

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America's cultural generation gap

America's cultural generation gap

The latest demographic data shows two major trends in America that could reshape the country's policies. As America becomes more racially diverse among the youngest section of the population, much of the country is also aging and predominately white. We'll talk about how this will shape public policy.

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Minn. DNR releases wolf hunting, trapping plans

Minn. DNR releases wolf hunting, trapping plans

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is releasing details about its plans for the state's first regulated wolf hunting and trapping season in decades.
by Matt Sepic

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A way with words: How do we explain our world?

A way with words: How do we explain our world?

We're talking about the latest trends in language. What words have become especially popular given the cultural climate? Why is "austere" one of the most-searched words on the web?

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