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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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Summer flora

Summer flora

The summer gardening season is underway and Midmorning addresses your questions on warm-weather care and maintenance.

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Tightening the belt on airlines

Tightening the belt on airlines

Airline passengers are paying fees for lots of things that used to be free, checked bags, changes in seats. A look at whether this approach is beginning to affect how much people fly.

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Aging athletically

Aging athletically

Forty-one-year-old swimmer Dara Torres is heading for the Olympics in August, but how rare is she? Researchers say that while high levels of physical activity can't stop the aging process, Torres and other 40-something athletes are defying the rules.

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Anniversary of the first test tube baby

Anniversary of the first test tube baby

The world's first test tube baby was born 30 years ago this month, and launched a reproductive revolution. Midmorning discusses the impact of this success, and the future of in vitro fertilization.

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Driving in Minneapolis will be a challenge this weekend

Driving in Minneapolis will be a challenge this weekend

Getting around in the city of Minneapolis could provide challenges for drivers this weekend. Interstate 35W between I-94 and the Crosstown Highway will be closed in both directions for a pavement rehabilitation project. Plus, special events will cause additional closures and delays.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota Zoo attendance tops 1.1 million

Minnesota Zoo attendance tops 1.1 million

The Minnesota Zoo is coming off its best year for attendance since 1999.

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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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