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Central American bird roosting in Two Harbors neighborhood

Central American bird roosting in Two Harbors neighborhood

The inca dove thrives in an area stretching from Central America to the American Southwest. So what's it doing in Two Harbors?
by Tom Crann

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Guitar hero, Leo Kottke

Known as one of the world's great guitar virtuosos, Leo Kottke combines jazz, folk, and blues elements to create a style that's all his own. He joins Kerri Miller on Midmorning to discuss his unique sound.

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American RadioWorks producer talks about the new documentary - "Wanted: Parents"

The latest documentary from American Radio Works "Wanted:Parents" follows two teenagers through their journey to find a forever-home before they age out of the foster care system.
by Cathy Wurzer and Catherine Winter

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Day of the Dead celebrates life

Day of the Dead celebrates life

Day of the Dead is celebrated Thursday all across Latin America and one Minneapolis non-profit is mounting a celebration of its own.
by Roseanne Pereira

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Minnesota history writer Dave Kenney

Minnesota history writer Dave Kenney will be in the studio to talk to Gary Eichten about his newest book, "Twin Cities Picture Show: A Century of Moviegoing"

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The intrepid traveler

The intrepid traveler

Travel guru Rick Steves imparts his extensive travel wisdom about the destinations that excite him now: Turkey and India. He also has advice for European travelers.

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Schulz, Peanuts and the dark edge of the funnies

Schulz, Peanuts and the dark edge of the funnies

A new biography of Charles Schulz reveals a complicated man who created a comic masterpiece. The St. Paul native never lost his Midwestern sensibility and insecurity, according to a biographer who was granted full access to Schulz's papers.

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State picks up bill for butchering, if hunters donate their game

State picks up bill for butchering, if hunters donate their game

The gun deer hunting season begins on Nov. 3 in Minnesota. The venison donation program, in which hunters give deer meat to food shelves, has been around for three years. But this year, for the first time, the state is picking up the cost of butchering the animals.
by Perry Finelli

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Commentator Peter Smith is waiting with bated rake

Commentator Peter Smith is waiting with bated rake

The silver maple in Peter Smith's yard is taunting him, its well-attached leaves wiggling in the breeze like a wagging tongue as the city leaf collector drives away.
by Peter Smith

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Minneapolis marketing its tap water to other cities

Minneapolis marketing its tap water to other cities

Selling drinking water to other communities returns some of the $140 million spent on upgrading Minneapolis' filtration system.
by Brandt Williams

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