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IBM announces new Rochester-built servers.

IBM has introduced a new line of servers designed and built in Rochester, Minn. aimed at small to medium businesses.
by Sea Stachura

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Woman donates $1.8 million to help protect loons

Woman donates $1.8 million to help protect loons

A teacher has designated nearly $2 million from her estate to protect Minnesota's state bird.

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Judge orders DNR to take additional steps to protect lynx

A Federal judge has ruled that the Minnesota DNR will have to take additional steps to protect the endangered Canada lynx from trapping.
by Bob Kelleher

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The life of the animal mind

The life of the animal mind

Scientists have shown that animals such as dogs and birds not only have the capacity for language, but also for creating complicated social alliances. Midmorning examines the formerly unknown potential of the animal psyche.

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Minneapolis Wi-Fi network to be completed by month's end

Minneapolis Wi-Fi network to be completed by month's end

The installation of Minneapolis' Wi-Fi network will be finished at the end of this month. The Minneapolis network appears to be doing much better than other cities' attempts at wireless broadband internet access.
by Brandt Williams

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Minnesota blogger gets asteroid named after him

It is fairly easy to find Paul Myers online. He writes the world's most popular science blog: Pharyngula.
by Tom Crann

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Veterinarians bark about animal chiropractic bill

Veterinarians bark about animal chiropractic bill

A bill moving through the Legislature would allow human chiropractors to practice their work on animals as long as they had additional training.
by Tom Scheck

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A giant step toward manmade life

A giant step toward manmade life

Scientists have stitched together the chemical components of an entire bacterium. Midmorning looks at the ethical implications of this feat, and finds out what other building blocks of life they've discovered.

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Biodiesel backers seek same boost as ethanol

Biodiesel backers seek same boost as ethanol

Minnesota already leads the nation in the manufacture and use of ethanol. Now the Legislature is considering a big boost for biodiesel.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Doctors and doubt

Doctors and doubt

Some patients hope for an omnipotent physician, others want to know if their caregiver has even a hint of doubt as to the patient's diagnosis or treatment. Midmorning examines the role of uncertainty in medical care.

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