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Lifestyle

A Vocal Essence holiday

A Vocal Essence holiday

A group of VocalEssence singers give their annual Midmorning performance and best effort at nearly unsingable Christmas carols.

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Going's good for most holiday travelers, for now

Going's good for most holiday travelers, for now

As travelers take to road, air and sky in the sometimes-hectic last days before Christmas, they should keep one thing in mind: It could be worse.

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The magic of portage

The magic of portage

A photographer and essayist, who are also seasoned outdoorsmen, explore the Quetico-Boundary Waters in a new book. Midmorning discusses the method, madness and philosophy of paddling Minnesota's big lakes and small streams.

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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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