Lifestyle

Tens of thousands of deer hunters hit the woods this past weekend for the opener of Minnesota's firearms deer season. Many of those hunters provided tissue samples from their deer, which will be tested for chronic wasting disease. The testing marks the third and final year of a statewide survey. DNR officials say this year, the testing has become much simpler.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says almost a half million hunters will try to get their deer during the hunting season. But more and more, landowners are saying "no" to hunting on their property.
Here are the complete poll results and methodology on the MPR-St. Paul Pioneer Press poll on the race for president, conducted Oct. 27-29, 2004.
Representatives from two of the state's largest Indian tribes say they're encouraged by preliminary discussions with Governor Tim Pawlenty over the future of gambling in Minnesota. Pawlenty has been eager to capture a portion of Native American casino revenues, and has recently suggested a 25 percent take of net gambling revenues for state government. That idea has received a chilly reception from most of the state's tribes, but White Earth and Leech Lake official say there's room for cooperation.
Satellite radio looks more competitive with the addition of Howard Stern to Sirius. Midmorning talks with an industry expert about the new force shaping radio.
The 240-mile Superior Hiking Trail is growing. It's being extended 40 miles to and through the city of Duluth -- a key connection to a planned national trail through seven states. A small group of volunteers is taking advantage of late summer weather in Duluth, to build part of the trail.
It's time for fall chores, clearing gutters and checking roofs. Midmorning features home fix-it ideas.
Bush and Kerry supporters converge on Carousel Park for side by side presidential rallies and try to convince "Minnesota's last undecided voter." Gary Eichten is joined on stage by two political commentators for this special Minnesota Public Radio Day at the State Fair event.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has taken to the national stage this week at the Republican National Convention and on the MSNBC talk show Hardball with Chris Matthews. Now Minnesota State fairgoers and MPR listeners alike get a chance to talk with him, themselves. This event is part of Minnesota Public Radio Day at the State Fair and is broadcast live from Carousel Park.
Joe Dowling, the Guthrie Theater's artistic director, will join us on stage live at the Minnesota State Fair. Plus, we'll hear a Finnish yoik, courtesy of the choral group Cantus.