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July 31, 2008 3:47 PM

To remember with a monument

Midmorning examines the psychological and political reasons for creating a memorial. We'll also discuss how artists influence the way we commemorate our public tragedies and triumphs.

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July 30, 2008 2:58 PM

The problem of political sameness

Soon lawn signs for presidential and senate candidates among others will sprout on lawns. And you might notice a certain uniformity in the party affiliations in your neighborhood. That uniformity is not completely accidental and might hurt our political process, argues author Bill Bishop.

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July 30, 2008 9:42 AM

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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July 30, 2008 9:32 AM

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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July 29, 2008 7:37 AM

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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July 28, 2008 7:10 AM

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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July 24, 2008 9:31 AM

Future Tense with Jon Gordon

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

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July 24, 2008 12:00 AM

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.