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What women know about being a boss

What women know about being a boss

Research suggests that women in the workplace build better relationships than do men, but take fewer risks on the job. Do these behavioral differences make women better bosses, and how much of a role does our biology really play in our leadership ability.

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Minneapolis park histories now online

You can now go on the Internet to get answers to just about any question you may have about the history of Minneapolis parks.

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DTV coupon deadline is Friday

Households have one day left to apply for a coupon toward the costs of a digital television converter box.
by Madeleine Baran

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Sections of I-94 and I-35W to close this weekend

Portions of both I-94 and I-35W will be closed this weekend for construction and maintenance work.
by Nathaniel Minor

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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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