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Lifestyle

Cell phones and the hazards of driving while chatting

Cell phones and the hazards of driving while chatting

Despite study after study indicating talking and texting on cell phones while driving causes crashes, few state governments seem willing to outlaw it. Two scientists who study distraction talk about how your brain really isn't that suited to multi-tasking, and what the cost can be when one of those tasks is driving.

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A new search engine in town

A new search engine in town

Software giants Microsoft and Yahoo just made a 10-year deal to join forces in taking on Google with their own search engine called "Bing." What will the new option mean for the average user when most people prefer Google?

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Service dogs provide physical, mental and financial benefits

Service dogs provide physical, mental and financial benefits

As his first piece of legislation in Congress, U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., sponsored an amendment to provide some 200 military veterans with specially trained service dogs.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Unsolved mysteries of anthropology

Unsolved mysteries of anthropology

Forensic anthropologist Doug Owsley has investigated mysteries of the dead -- from the early colonists in Virginia to soldiers in the Civil War, to unsolved, present-day murders.

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Tough times for entrepreneurs

Tough times for entrepreneurs

The recession and the resulting credit crunch have formed a 1-2 punch for many entrepreneurs, but some say a down economy can be a great time to launch an entrepreneurial career. Midmorning looks at the risks and rewards for people looking to start their own venture.

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Detours, congestion expected for 35W construction

Drivers planning to travel along Interstate 35W in parts of Bloomington and Burnsville this weekend should expect detours and increased congestion.
by Madeleine Baran

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Minnesota deer hunting rules to become more complicated

Minnesota's hunting regulations for antlerless deer will more complicated this fall.

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On betrayal and renewal

On betrayal and renewal

A woman loses her husband suddenly and discovers only after his death that he has been unfaithful several times during their long marriage. Julie Metz attempts to understand his infidelity and risky behavior by confronting his mistresses, while building a new life for herself and her daughter.

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Midmorning Weekend: What If?

Midmorning Weekend: What If?

Midmorning Weekend revisits some of the best recent conversations from the daily call-in program.

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Trilingual paper reflects changing face of Willmar

Trilingual paper reflects changing face of Willmar

In the small city of Willmar, an entrepreneur is trying to fill a niche for the growing population by publishing a paper in English, Spanish and Somali.
by Ambar Espinoza

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