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Rudy Maxa and Justine Shapiro on the road less traveled

Rudy Maxa and Justine Shapiro on the road less traveled

World travel can be both exhilarating and intimidating. Travelers tend to stay away from areas where there's tension or conflict... or bad press. Travel experts discuss the benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone and exploring unconventional destinations.

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Map: Parishes affected by archdiocese reorganization

A map showing the parishes affected by the reorganization of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

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Nice Ride reaches four months and 76,000 rides in Mpls.

Nice Ride reaches four months and 76,000 rides in Mpls.

The Minneapolis bike-share program recently celebrated four months of operation. The program's backers and riders share their thoughts.
by Alex Gaterud

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MPR news photos of the week

MPR news photos of the week

Photos from stories that appeared on MPR News this week. This week we saw a "Doppler on Wheels," hunted moose in the northeast and explored the fall colors in Minnesota.

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Swedish delegation to study area Somali businesses

The entrepreneurial success of Minnesota's Somali community has attracted the attention of Sweden.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Pentagon in limbo on gays-military court order

Some officers and service members say they are uncertain how to react while the law banning gays from serving openly in the military is in limbo.

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Top of ancient Mpls oak to be removed

The end comes Wednesday for an oak tree more than 300 years old in Minneapolis. But a new tree is being planted to take its place.

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Moose population is down, so why are we hunting them?

Moose population is down, so why are we hunting them?

Minnesota's annual moose hunt is underway -- even though the animal is all but gone from northwest Minnesota, and the herd is in decline in the northeast. Even some moose hunters wonder why the state allows the animals to be hunted at all.
by Bob Kelleher

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Furious China blocks visit to Nobel winner's wife

China on Monday blocked European diplomats from meeting with the wife of the jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner, cut off her phone communication and canceled meetings with Norwegian officials - acting on its fury over the award.

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