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We're having a heat wave

We're having a heat wave

Minnesota is hot and getting hotter. Temperatures in the Twin Cities are expected to stay in the 90s for at least the next five days. The current dry spell is also predicted to continue through the weekend. What should Minnesotans do to weather the heat wave?
by Mark Seeley

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DNR working fast on ATV trail system

DNR working fast on ATV trail system

The DNR continues to designate ATV trails for the state's four million acres of forest land. And the process continues to be controversial.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Bike culture meets film culture

Bike culture meets film culture

For some, bicycles are not just a recreational pasttime or a way to commute and save money on gas. No, for some, bikes are an obsession, a lifestyle, and an art form. You can see some of that art in the Bicycle Film Festival, which rolled into Minneapolis Thursday night and continues until Saturday.
by Marisa Helms

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First comes love. Then comes marriage?

First comes love. Then comes marriage?

Countries around the world have been debating gay marriage for years. President Bush has addressed the topic a number of times. And it's a rare day when the issue doesn't show up in the newspaper. But is same-sex marriage the most important concern in the gay community?
by Nikki Tundel

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Jackpine Bob dies

Jackpine Bob dies

A giant figure is gone from Ely. Bob Cary lost his battle with cancer on Saturday. To some, Cary was better known as Jackpine Bob - editor, author, columnist and storyteller.

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More dads stay home to raise kids

More dads stay home to raise kids

Sunday is Father's Day, and an increasing number of fathers are defying traditional gender roles and redefining what it means to be a dad. Tom Vytlacil is one of those fathers. He is a stay-at-home dad and an organizer of a group called Minnesota Dads at Home.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Going native

Going native

More and more gardeners are turning to the plants that were here before we made gardens. Midmorning talks with an expert in native plants.

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What's blooming now?

What's blooming now?

Midmorning's garden guru, Deb Brown, joins Kerri Miller to talk about planting your summer vegetables and flowers.

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Birdwatching with an expert

Birdwatching with an expert

Visitors are drawn to the natural beauty of the Pelican Rapids area, with its lakes and forests, and nearby Maplewood State Park. This time of year, the park also attracts flocks of bird-watchers.
by Tom Crann

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Gone fishing

Gone fishing

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and you can bet that many anglers are itching to get their lines in the water. How has fishing in Minnesota changed over the years?

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