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July 28, 2010 6:40 AM

Both sides on same-sex marriage rally at Minn. Capitol

Opposing sides in the same-sex marriage debate are holding dueling rallies at the Minnesota Capitol on Wednesday.

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July 28, 2010 5:00 AM

Ely's leaders need to ask for options on the cell tower

The law gives local communities say in the height of cell phone towers. That's leverage Ely should use.

by Paul and Susan Schurke

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July 28, 2010 12:00 AM

Dealing with bad neighbors

Midmorning discusses what happens when good neighbors go bad, how to prevent conflict, and how to work through neighbor disputes. Whether it's noise, garbage, wayward pets or boundary issues, the problems that arise when neighbors don't agree can prompt surveillance, retaliation, and even escalate into violent confrontation.

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July 27, 2010 9:37 AM

An old dog's personality shines through

Have you noticed these warm, moonlit summer nights? They bring out something timeless and eternal in just about everyone -- including a certain old dog in essayist Peter Smith's neighborhood.

by Peter Smith

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July 26, 2010 4:57 PM

Duluth prepares for tall ships festival

The city of Duluth is preparing for big crowds this week as nine tall ships from across North America and Europe sail into the harbor, bringing a piece of sailing history to the Twin Ports.

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July 26, 2010 2:32 PM

1974: Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce

McDonalds brings competition to the kitchen. In this 1974 Minnesota Public Radio story, reporter Greg Barron tells us about a national competition to be the best McDonalds worker.

by Marc Sanchez

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July 24, 2010 7:04 PM

A homemade aircraft competition

About 90,000 people showed up to watch 37 an unusual competition on Harriet Island.

by Nikki Tundel

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July 24, 2010 1:49 PM

Daring young women build a flying machine for Flugtag

About 40,000 spectators are expected to watch the Red Bull Flugtag competition going on this afternoon on Harriet Island in St. Paul. Teams build their own flying machines in hopes of winning. We see how one team, the Chicks on a Stick, have been preparing for the competition.

by Nikki Tundel

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July 23, 2010 5:49 PM

Dinner Party Download featuring Venus Williams

What do clouds, aviator Douglas Corrigan and tennis star Venus Williams have in common? You'll be talking about all of them at your dinner parties this weekend, after you listen to the Dinner Party Download.