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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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Talking Volumes with Ann Patchett

Talking Volumes with Ann Patchett

Talking Volumes broadcast of Kerri Miller's conversation with Ann Patchett. She talks about her new novel, "Run," which explores race and family relationships. Patchett is the best-selling author of "Bel Canto," which won the Pen/Faulkner award. She's also the author of a memoir, "Truth and Beauty."

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Newbery Reader's Theater

Newbery Reader's Theater

Newbery Medal-winning authors Sharon Creech, Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Paterson read from each other's work. They also describe what it's like to be writers before an audience filled with fans young and old. The event was recorded October 15 at the Fitzgerald Theater.

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Two sides of the debate over Norwegian consulate

The Norwegian government said this week is may close down the Norwegian Consulate in Minneapolis, and many people in the area are upset about the plan. MPR's Tom Crann gets both sides of the debate.

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Lake Mille Lacs sees unexpected drop in walleye numbers

Lake Mille Lacs sees unexpected drop in walleye numbers

The unexpected declines could lead to stricter walleye rules for the ice-fishing season and possibly next spring.

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Who knows you on the Internet? Everyone!

Who knows you on the Internet? Everyone!

In some ways, you are what Google says you are. Anyone can throw your name into a search engine -- potential employers, potential dates, anybody -- and think they know you, even if you've never met.
by Julie Siple

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Chuck Love spins for the world

Chuck Love spins for the world

Minneapolis native Chuck Love is a "house DJ." You might not have heard the name, but within the field he's internationally known. What sets Chuck Love apart from most other house DJ's is that he considers himself first and foremost a musician, and he plays several instruments during his live shows.

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