Lifestyle

August in Minnesota is comfortably ordinary
August begins later this week. And with the Olympics in China and the Democratic convention in Denver, it promises to be a big, busy, noisy month.
Eclipse rises again
A popular St. Paul teen hangout that's been closed for several years has risen again.
Future Tense with Jon Gordon
Privacy is an antiquated notion, according to Steven Rambam, a New York private investigator.
Home improvement season
Warmer months provide an opportunity for homeowners to work on repair and improvement projects. Midmorning's fix-it guy gives us his top five most important tasks to get to before fall starts.
Their field of dreams
Whether it's Little League or the majors, there's nothing like watching a ball game on a warm July evening.
Vento Sanctuary acquires neighboring industrial facility
A unique urban nature sanctuary next to downtown St. Paul may grow to include an interpretive center. A long awaited land deal has been completed to acquire an abandoned building next to the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.
Summer flora
The summer gardening season is underway and Midmorning addresses your questions on warm-weather care and maintenance.
Tightening the belt on airlines
Airline passengers are paying fees for lots of things that used to be free, checked bags, changes in seats. A look at whether this approach is beginning to affect how much people fly.