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The mystery surrounding Amelia Earhart

The mystery surrounding Amelia Earhart

A new film opens next week about the life and mystery of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to pilot a plane across the Atlantic Ocean. Midmorning discusses the aviatrix's lasting cultural impact, and the latest archaeological information on her disappearance over the Pacific.

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The relic hunter

The relic hunter

From the mountains of Nepal to the rain forests of Suriname, Ian Grant travels the world in search of unique and meaningful objects. He joins Midmorning to talk about his business, his belief in sustainable and ethical commerce, and his new Travel Channel series.

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The myths of the teen mind

The myths of the teen mind

For years, teenage impulsiveness and immature behavior was attributed to hormones. More recently, scientists have suggested the teenage brain is the problem. One psychologist says that theory is all wrong, and believes teenagers are capable of being far more mature and productive than we think.

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Talking Volumes: James Ellroy on "The Red Goddess"

Author James Ellroy talks about the real-life inspiration for his character Joan, in his new book "Blood's A Rover". Filmed live at the Fitzgerald Theater on October 7, 2009 with host Kerri Miller.

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Local health provider launches innovative care program

Local health provider launches innovative care program

Fairview Health Services is rolling out an experimental new way of delivering health care, to cut costs and improve the quality of patient care. The new system puts more responsibility in the hands of patients and medical staff.

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Physicist takes a deeper look at gravity, science education

Physicist takes a deeper look at gravity, science education

Helen Quinn talks about how investigating gravity beyond why apples fall to the ground usually leads to more questions than answers. Quinn is a foremost theoretical physicist and proponent of science education.

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Geocaching a hit at Minnesota state parks

Geocaching a hit at Minnesota state parks

To attract a new generation of park goers, the state park system is tapping into a high-tech scavenger hunt called geocaching, a sport that combines GPS navigation with the lure and adventure of a treasure hunt.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Local inventors frustrated over patent office bureaucracy

Local inventors frustrated over patent office bureaucracy

Inventors like Bill Kurtz, seen here holding brochures for some of his inventions, are frustrated at the backlog of ideas awaiting approval from the U.S. Patent Office, which last quarter rejected more than half of all the patents it reviewed.
by Sanden Totten

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Communist Party marks 60th anniversary of People's Republic of China

Communist Party marks 60th anniversary of People's Republic of China

This week, the Communist Party will celebrate 60 years of rule over mainland China. Carleton College International Relations Professor Roy Grow joins Midday to discuss the history of China, and how it's changed over the past six decades.

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