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How did skin become a sin?

May 24, 2012 5:00 AM

How did skin become a sin?

In a state with so many lakes, some places should be clothing-optional.

by Patrick Scully

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Got enough diapers? Check. Baby blankets? Check. Fear?

May 23, 2012 5:00 AM

Got enough diapers? Check. Baby blankets? Check. Fear?

The last thing expectant parents need is more reason to be afraid.

by Annie Baxter

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Dolphins need a better habitat than the zoo can give them

May 21, 2012 5:30 PM

Dolphins need a better habitat than the zoo can give them

The animals are too smart and self-aware to live fulfilling lives in a tank.

by Maggie Ryan Sandford

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Considering the gulf between them, Legislature and governor accomplished much

May 21, 2012 5:00 AM

Considering the gulf between them, Legislature and governor accomplished much

The going may not be so easy in the tough budget talks that lie ahead.

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The Week in Commentary

May 19, 2012 5:00 AM

The Week in Commentary

A summary of the week's commentaries and some of the responses they generated.

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Why the definition of marriage matters

May 18, 2012 5:00 AM

Why the definition of marriage matters

A traditional marriage cannot stand side by side with a same-sex marriage.

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Should Minneapolis City Council sign off on a new Vikings stadium?

May 17, 2012 5:00 AM

Should Minneapolis City Council sign off on a new Vikings stadium?

Two voices from the council appear on Morning Edition to explore their areas of disagreement.

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Backyard chicken coop teaches family lessons known to generations past

May 15, 2012 5:00 PM

Backyard chicken coop teaches family lessons known to generations past

Guard against raccoons, and don't let chickens cross the road. Whatever their reason.

by Lucie Amundsen

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If being fat was ever an act of black resistance, it's not any longer

May 15, 2012 5:00 AM

If being fat was ever an act of black resistance, it's not any longer

Do African-American women want to be fat? If so, they're keeping quiet about it.

by Duchess Harris

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Why we ladies see the need for a War on Women

May 14, 2012 5:00 AM

Why we ladies see the need for a War on Women

Women keep voting however they want to, in spite of their husbands' wishes. It's shocking.

by Shannon Drury

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