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Stalking by text? Minn. bill would make it a crime

Minnesota legislators will consider a bill Thursday that would make it a crime to stalk someone via text messaging.

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Minn. bill aims for easier access to state Web data

A bill facing the Minnesota Legislature aims to make it easier for people get public records online.

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The finder's keepers argument for antiquities

Museums, dealers, and collectors are in a struggle with countries over ownership of cultural artifacts found on their land. By returning precious objects to their country of origin, what do they gain, and what does the public lose?

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Newsmaker: The Dead Sea Scrolls

Newsmaker: The Dead Sea Scrolls

Discovered in a cave in the Judean desert by a Bedouin shepherd more than 60 years ago, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been a source of mystery and fascination for biblical scholars, and are the subject of a new exhibition in St. Paul. A local scholar joins Midmorning to explain why the scrolls are so significant.

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Defeating dementia and Alzheimer's

Defeating dementia and Alzheimer's

A recent report from the Alzheimer's Association finds that African-Americans are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer's than caucasians. We'll discuss the latest research and treatement for this prevalent disease, especially as it involves dementia and memory.

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Minn. schools receiving materials on Web safety

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is about a third of the way through its program of distributing a free Internet safety program to 1,400 state schools.

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The world needs the metals of northeastern Minnesota

The world needs the metals of northeastern Minnesota

It is not good stewardship to leave such a resource in the ground.

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Ethics at the end of life

Ethics at the end of life

A recent study of dying children in Boston suggests doctors ended their lives with morphine, sometimes at the urging of parents. Bioethicist Jeffrey Kahn talks about the dilemmas faced by doctors who are in a position to assist a suicide or hasten death.

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The Dead Sea Scrolls come to Minnesota

The Dead Sea Scrolls come to Minnesota

The Dead Sea Scrolls went on public display today at the Science Museum of Minnesota, offering visitors a rare glimpse of the ancient religious documents.
by Madeleine Baran

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