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Silence and meditation amid convention chaos

Silence and meditation amid convention chaos

Just like the DNC, Meditate 08! brings in high-profile speakers to inspire attendees. But instead of roaring cheers, the sign of approval here is contemplative silence.
by Nikki Tundel

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Future Tense with Jon Gordon

Future Tense with Jon Gordon

Frustrated with digital pirates stealing his games, a game developer asks the thieves why they do it.

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Minnesota State Fair: What's that sound?

Minnesota State Fair: What's that sound?

The Minnesota State Fair has been going since last Thursday and it's always a feast for the senses. You might even say, sensory overload. Great people watching and visual distraction everywhere. The smells of the deep fryer, and the swine barn.
by Tom Crann

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Duluth tries to trim budget hole with civic yard sale

Duluth tries to trim budget hole with civic yard sale

The City of Duluth, which is facing a large budget crisis, is considering selling part of its cultural and natural heritage to settle the budget gap.
by Bob Kelleher

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Fried food on a stick? It's fair time.

Fried food on a stick? It's fair time.

Over the next 12 days, 1.6 million people are expected to meander and munch their way through the Minnesota State Fair. Whether they're looking for mini-donuts, cheese curds, or the latest fried food on a stick, they'll find it at the Great Minnesota Get-Together.

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State Fair features plenty of entertainment

State Fair features plenty of entertainment

The Minnesota State Fair opens Thursday and runs through Labor Day in Falcon Heights. Morning Edition arts commentator and St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic Dominic Papatola runs down some of the entertainment offerings.

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The latest nose news

The latest nose news

A smell scientist challenges long-held beliefs on this most valuable fifth sense.

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St. Paul landmark set to reopen for the Republican National Convention

St. Paul landmark set to reopen for the Republican National Convention

The Republican National Convention is only 12 days away, but history may be made even sooner in downtown with the reopening of a St. Paul landmark.
by Tim Nelson

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Mayors clarify convention details

Mayors clarify convention details

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman join Midday to answer listener questions about the impact of and logistics for the Republican National Convention.
by R.T. Rybak

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