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The long history of beermaking in Minnesota
From the Civil War through prohibition and the rise of mega-breweries, the August Schell Brewing company has seen its share of ups and downs but managed to survive, and thrive. As Schell's celebrates 150 years in business, Midmorning looks at the company's colorful history, and the history of brewing in Minnesota.
Officials are reminding Minnesota anglers to remove their fish houses and shelters this weekend.
New book looks back at history of Boy Scouts in Minnesota
Award-winning Minnesota history author Dave Kenney discusses the history of the Boy Scouts in central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Kenney is out with a new book on that subject, "Honor Bright: A Century of Scouting in Northern Star Council."
Annoyed by potholes?
Pothole season is here early and some say it's worst the Twin Cities has seen in years.
A new federal law allowing guns in national parks will have a limited impact in Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.
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.
Starting Monday, visitors to national parks can carry guns, as long as they have a license from the state.
A lot of vroom and zoom will be on display at St. Paul RiverCentre this weekend.
Slideshow: Scenes from frosty Gooseberry Falls
Scenes from frosty Gooseberry Falls State Park and the north shore of Lake Superior.
State transportation officials said Thursday that congestion on Twin Cities roadways ticked up slightly in 2009, after falling noticeably in 2008.