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Lifestyle

Soccer for socialists in Duluth spawns "Commie Soccer"

Socialists need exercise, too. It's a lot of work to smash capitalism, but it doesn't do much for the lungs or the legs. So a bunch of young socialists in Duluth get together to kick around a soccer ball. They call it, "Commie Soccer."

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The Enthusiasts: The guardian of the Air Guard Museum

Officials at a small Twin Cities museum hope to reopen in August, after the events of Sept. 11, 2001 forced them to close temporarily. The Minnesota Air Guard Museum had to return its hangars and exhibition space to the Air Force. Our next edition of The Enthusiasts features volunteer Ray Peterson, who has devoted thousands of hours to the museum over nearly 20 years. The museum's displays feature the Minnesota Air National Guard's history, aircraft, and a rare Blackbird spy plane.

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In search of thrills

Kiteboarding, helicopter skiing and other death-defying extreme sports are just the latest ways certain people satisfy their thrill-seeking urges. A psychologist who has studied "Type T" personalities says people who seek danger can be found on mountains, and as well as in more down-to-earth ventures.

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Garden Guru

We're experiencing drier, hotter weather, which means it's time to mulch if you haven't already. More seasonal tips for the garden from Midmorning's Garden Guru.

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The Enthusiasts: The artcar lady

We inaugurate a new occasional series -- The Enthusiasts, in which we'll meet people who take their interests and hobbies to a higher level. First off is Jan Elftman, known to many as The Cork Truck Lady. She covered the exterior of her Mazda truck with thousands of old wine corks. Now she's making her next art car. This time she's using ashtrays.

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A Bonus Garden Guru

Recent storms have left us more work to do in the yard than usual. Midmorning's Garden Guru has tips on examining your trees for damage, as well as other gardening advice.

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Watching warblers

Kenn Kaufman has been called a legend in the bird-watching world. He shares how he observes and identifies birds in the wild and in backyards.

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Authentic American fare

We'll hit the road on a quest to find out-of-the-way restaurants, diners and food stands with Michael Stern, a regular with his wife Jane on MPR's Splendid Table and co-author of a guide to regional eateries.

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Recipes from Kitchen of Light

Two recipes from Kitchen of Light: New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad.

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Kitchen of Light: Scandinavian cooking goes gourmet

Scandinavian cooks have always been blessed with a backyard full of world-class ingredients -- from Norwegian salmon to mountain-raised lambs to berries sweetened by 24-hour-a-day summer sunlight. But despite these natural assets, Scandinavian dining has only recently made the transition from home-cooking to fine cuisine. Oslo-based food writer Andreas Viestad talks about Scandinavian cooking with MPR's Lorna Benson.

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