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Lifestyle

Volunteer nation

Volunteer nation

Nationwide, more than 63 million people volunteered in their community last year, and Minneapolis and St. Paul had the highest rates of volunteer service in the country. Midmorning looks at what makes people volunteer.

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The Facebook Effect

The Facebook Effect

Longtime technology journalist David Kirkpatrick, author of "The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting the World," spoke at the 2010 Aspen Ideas Festival about how Facebook got its start, and how it's changing the world.

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Census shows slowing US growth, brings GOP gains

The Census Bureau says the U.S. population is 308.7 million, reflecting the lowest growth since the Great Depression.

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Moonwatchers treated to total lunar eclipse

Moonwatchers treated to total lunar eclipse

Skywatchers got an early holiday present this year: A total eclipse of the moon.

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What do the French know that we don't?

What do the French know that we don't?

Sneer if you will, but France's new, higher retirement age is lower than most Americans can dream about.

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Holiday wine show with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Holiday wine show with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl

Hosting a holiday party or get-together and confused about what kind of wine to buy? Food writer and wine expert Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl can help.

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FAQ: American Community Survey

For the first time, the U.S. Census Bureau is releasing data collected through its American Community Survey over a five-year period.

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Stretching your dollar during the holidays

Stretching your dollar during the holidays

From online coupon codes to daily deal coupons, group-buying and social networking sites are providing new tools for thrifty consumers. Professional deal-spotter John Ewoldt has tips for spotting and using these tools.

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Charitable gambling continues its steady decline

Charitable gambling continues its steady decline

Pull-tabs and other charitable gambling in Minnesota have declined statewid in the past decade. With revenues falling and hundreds of groups turning in their licenses, charitable gaming is at a critical juncture - and with it, the many organizations who rely on residents across the state to take a chance on a pull tab or two.

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High cost of Minnesota child care

High cost of Minnesota child care

Minnesota ranks 3rd nationally for cost of childcare. Though experts are not clear as to why costs are so high here, many parents note that they are priced out of high quality child care and have even left the workforce as a result.

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