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Soldiers honored in ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Soldiers honored in ceremony at Fort Snelling National Cemetery

Hundreds of people turned out Monday morning to mark Memorial Day at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Speakers included Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, as well as Gov. Mark Dayton.
by Tim Nelson

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New synthetic drug growing popular in Winona

A new synthetic drug is becoming more popular in Winona, raising concerns for local authorities who worry that a recent state law outlawing the drug might not go far enough in stemming its use.

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Minn. Veterans Homes hold Memorial Day observances

Minnesota Veterans Homes in Hastings, Silver Bay, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis and Luverne are holding Memorial Day observances Monday to honor those who died serving the U.S.

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A cabin in the woods

A cabin in the woods

Author Sarah Stonich spent 10 years building a cabin "smaller than Thoreau's." In her new book, Stonich examines her desire to recreate her own childhood memories and provide a sense of place for her son.

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A bug's life... and death

A bug's life... and death

Memorial Day weekend is the official start to camping season. Alongside the beautiful scenery comes a threat to millions of Minnesota trees. Hear what experts are doing to fight gypsy moths, emerald ash borers and other bugs.

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Officials detail rerouted buses, 'exclusion zone' in tornado-hit area

Officials detail rerouted buses, 'exclusion zone' in tornado-hit area

Minneapolis officials have closed a large portion of north Minneapolis to traffic, because of damage caused by Sunday's tornado and the clean-up efforts.
by Dan Olson

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Paul Theroux on the 'The Tao of Travel'

Paul Theroux on the 'The Tao of Travel'

In his new book, Paul Theroux meditates on his own travel experiences and excerpts the insights of writers like Mark Twain and Susan Sontag. He joins Midmorning to discuss "The Tao of Travel: Enlightenments From Lives on the Road."

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MPR News photos of the week

MPR News photos of the week

Vikings stadium plans dominated this week's news, but we also reported on Lake Pepin's health and how businesses are coping with light rail construction.

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