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Lifestyle

As gas prices rise, gas tax revenues fall

As gas prices rise, gas tax revenues fall

The high price of gasoline isn't just putting a dent in consumers' pocketbooks -- it could also lead to some belt-tightening at the state Department of Transportation.

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Drivers flexible in choosing routes after bridge collapse

Drivers flexible in choosing routes after bridge collapse

A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota takes a look at how traffic patterns -- and travel times -- have changed since the 35W bridge fell.

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August in Minnesota is comfortably ordinary

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.

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Eclipse rises again

Eclipse rises again

A popular St. Paul teen hangout that's been closed for several years has risen again.
by Chris Roberts

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Future Tense with Jon Gordon

Future Tense with Jon Gordon

Privacy is an antiquated notion, according to Steven Rambam, a New York private investigator.

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Home improvement season

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.

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Saunas a too-sweaty celebration of Finnish culture

Saunas a too-sweaty celebration of Finnish culture

Peter Smith is a fourth generation Irish- American who doesn't see the appeal of the Finnish tradition of taking saunas.

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Their field of dreams

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.
by Cara Hetland

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Vento Sanctuary acquires neighboring industrial facility

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.
by Dan Olson

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Duluth air show draws fans and foes

Duluth air show draws fans and foes

The Duluth air show this weeked will draw fans and foes of military aircraft.
by Bob Kelleher

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