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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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Minnesota State Lottery announces $200,000 loser

One lucky lottery winner is actually a loser as of Thursday afternoon. The Minnesota State Lottery says a $200,000 lottery winner failed to meet the one-year deadline to collect the winnings by the 5 p.m. deadline. The money now reverts to the state's general fund.

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A new approach to training pets

A new approach to training pets

One author and trainer has a new approach to training pets that rejects aggression and dominance.

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Behind the lure of luxury

Behind the lure of luxury

Despite a shaky stock market and a rash of home foreclosures, spending on luxury items continues to rise. Midmorning looks at the business of luxury, and what its continued growth says about our culture.

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