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Norwegian reality TV casting for love in Minneapolis
"Could the love of your life be Norwegian?" ask producers of new Norwegian reality TV show casting in Minneapolis this week.
Birder aims to revolutionize nature guides
Richard Crossley wants to revolutionize birding. The British author has developed the Crossley ID Guide. Instead of having one picture of each bird, it presents multiple images taken from different distances and angles in carefully designed photo spreads.
Bear researchers want killing of collared bears banned
Supporters of the North American Bear Center in Ely are asking lawmakers to make it illegal for hunters to kill research bears tagged with radio collars.
New special fishing regulations for certain Minnesota lakes and other general rule changes for the 2011 fishing season become effective Tuesday.
10 things to know about potholes in Minneapolis
It's pothole season, and MPR's Tom Crann spoke with Mike Kennedy from the City of Minneapolis about the tire-popping and axle-breaking street hazards.
King Tut show is Science Musuem's largest exhibit ever
A new collection of artifacts from the treasure trove of the King Tutankhamun's grave is going on display at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Former KARE journalist tries hand at film in 'Cedar Rapids'
The new movie "Cedar Rapids" is about a naive Midwesterner whose life changes when he is sent to Iowa for an insurance convention. The movie, which opens in Minnesota this weekend, is actually the result of a real life-changing experience on a couch in Minneapolis.
Organizers of a central Minnesota ice fishing tournament that turned up no fish say they will roll the cash prizes forward to next year.
Travel in a changing world
Rick Steves believes a life devoted to thoughtful travel can change your assumptions and broaden your perceptions. He joins Midmorning to talk about how people can gain a better understanding of the geopolitics of the work through travel.