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February 4, 2010 5:00 AM

North Shore communities discover a frightening vulnerability

One broken cable in Duluth disrupted communications up and down the shore. The consequences could have been awful.

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January 29, 2010 10:13 AM

Minnesota publisher welcomes iPad and iBookstore

Apple's new iPad device certainly has technology geeks talking, but book fanatics are interested too. Apple CEO Steve Jobs introdued the tablet device earlier this week, where he also touted the company's new iBookstore.

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January 27, 2010 5:12 PM

Minn. woman rejects settlement in song-sharing case

The Recording Industry Association of America says it will seek a new trial to determine damages against a Minnesota woman found guilty last year of sharing 24 songs over the Internet.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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January 27, 2010 8:14 AM

Survey: Honeybee colony collapse losses declining

A survey finds the impact of a mysterious ailment called colony collapse disorder on the U.S. honeybee population could be declining.

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January 27, 2010 3:00 AM

Mom bloggers help companies promote products

Companies like General Mills are finding that connecting with blogging moms is a great way to reach customers and generate a buzz about a product.

by Martin Moylan

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January 27, 2010 12:00 AM

Kids' media usage creating a generation gap

A recent report from the Kaiser Family Foundation says that kids use entertainment media for nearly 8 hours a day. Some experts argue that the next generation gap will be created by this latest boom in communication and technology devices. Midmorning finds out how kids' increasingly saavy experience with gadgets is impacting their creativity, multitasking ability, and making them unique from generations before and after.

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January 26, 2010 3:33 PM

DOT bars commercial drivers from texting at wheel

The Transportation Department said Tuesday it is prohibiting truck and bus drivers from sending text messages on hand-held devices while operating commercial vehicles.

by Joan Lowy

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January 26, 2010 10:23 AM

Interstates reopen day after blowing snow stranded motorists

A strong winter storm whipped up whiteout conditions, causing state officials to close interstates, sending stranded motorists to National Guard armories and keeping about 100 students at their high school overnight Monday.