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Lifestyle

Annoyed by potholes?

Annoyed by potholes?

Pothole season is here early and some say it's worst the Twin Cities has seen in years.
by Toni Randolph

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New park gun law has limited impact at Voyageurs

A new federal law allowing guns in national parks will have a limited impact in Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.

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Books that keep you coming back

Books that keep you coming back

Reading a favorite book a second, or third time can be like seeing an old friend. It can also spark new insights and emotions, or a new appreciation for the beauty of the language. Midmorning looks at the pleasures of rereading.

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State gun laws now extended to national parks

Starting Monday, visitors to national parks can carry guns, as long as they have a license from the state.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Hot rod show returns to St. Paul RiverCentre

A lot of vroom and zoom will be on display at St. Paul RiverCentre this weekend.

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Slideshow: Scenes from frosty Gooseberry Falls

Slideshow: Scenes from frosty Gooseberry Falls

Scenes from frosty Gooseberry Falls State Park and the north shore of Lake Superior.
by Nathaniel Minor

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Twin Cities sees slight increase in traffic congestion in 2009

State transportation officials said Thursday that congestion on Twin Cities roadways ticked up slightly in 2009, after falling noticeably in 2008.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota deer harvest down 12 percent in 2009

The lower deer harvest was deliberate, because the DNR issued fewer permits for does.

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Minn. bill seeks to outlaw camping at rest areas

They're called rest areas, but a Minnesota lawmaker doesn't want that taken too literally.

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Chess teaches kids life lessons

Chess teaches kids life lessons

Over the weekend, the Minneapolis School District hosted a district-wide chess tournament, in hopes that the centuries-old game will teach kids some of the skills they'll need as adults.
by David Chong

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