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Commentary: Fall leaves on fairways get Peter Smith down

Commentator and golfer Peter Smith elaborates on the duffer's dwindling days on autumnal courses.
by Peter Smith

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Can the Twins bounce back next season?

The Twins finished with their first losing season in years, and two stars may leave the team in the off-season. Sports commentator LaVelle Neal considers their future.

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Should violent video games be regulated?

Should violent video games be regulated?

Video games like Halo 3 command attention from adults and teens for their realistic portrayals of battle scenes and violence. Some are calling for government restrictions on these "first person shooter" games.

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Ask the president of MPR

Ask the president of MPR

MPR President Bill Kling will be in the studios to take listener questions about Minnesota Public Radio.
by Bill Kling

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Commentary: The plight of the cycling motorist

Commentary: The plight of the cycling motorist

Commentator Peter Smith talks about the inner struggle of being a bicyclist as well as a driver.
by Peter Smith

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Jonathan Franzen on adolescence and family

Jonathan Franzen on adolescence and family

Author Jonathan Franzen is known for his self-deprecating humor, with which he won the National Book Award for his 2001 novel "The Corrections." His latest memoir is called "The Discomfort Zone." He speaks at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis.

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The Metrodome's 25th anniversary

The Metrodome's 25th anniversary

The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, which opened 25 years ago, is considered the country's most versatile stadium. The history, funding, politics, major events and most amazing stories of The Dome are told by the man with the closest association to the place, Bill Lester.

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Kids and money matters

Kids and money matters

Teaching their children about money is "Do as I say, not as I do" for a lot of parents. Personal finance expert Ruth Hayden talks about what kids need to know, and how parents can model better money management.

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The story of StoryCorps

The story of StoryCorps

David Isay, award-winning broadcast producer, created StoryCorps, a national oral history project in which participants interview each other. He spoke recently at the Chautauqua Institution.

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As Ramadan approaches summer, fasting gets longer

Thursday is the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. It is a time for Muslims around the world to engage in acts of prayer, and it is also a time of daytime fasting. That restriction can represent a particular sacrifice for Muslims in Minnesota because of our northern latitude.

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