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Lifestyle

Stuck in traffic? Study bumper stickers

Stuck in traffic? Study bumper stickers

It's summertime, and between rush hour congestion, road construction and gas prices, the driving's not so easy. Commentator Peter Smith suggests devoting your extra time in traffic to the study of bumper stickers.
by Peter Smith

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Energy exploration vs. conservation

Energy exploration vs. conservation

Though conservation and green living have become trendy among consumers and businesses, a recent poll shows the public would rather seek new energy sources than significantly cut back on their usage.

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Harness racing park finishes first season, opens card room

Minnesota's only professional harness racing track has wrapped up its first season of racing. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Bob Farinella, general manager of Running Aces Harness Park.

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Split Rock gets a facelift

Split Rock gets a facelift

Split Rock Lighthouse has withstood everything Lake Superior could throw at it for almost a century. Now, just short of the landmark's centennial, this popular North Shore attraction is getting a badly needed facelift.
by Bob Kelleher

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DNR says approved firewood only

DNR says approved firewood only

With the busy Fourth of July weekend just ahead, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding campers that they can only bring pre-approved firewood onto state lands.
by Minnesota News Network

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State park visits dip but gas prices may help rebound

State park visits dip but gas prices may help rebound

Visits to Minnesota state parks are down so far this year, but officials say that's mostly because of weather. With rising gas prices, some campers are heading to the parks in favor of trips farther away from home.
by Tom Robertson

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The 50-50 split

The 50-50 split

Some couples are trying to work out a perfectly balanced household, with moms and dads taking equal shares of the parenting and cleaning duties. What seems like an obvious fairness issue to some is bound up in perceptions of gender for others.

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