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Singing in Grover's Corners

Singing in Grover's Corners

Turning famous works of American literature into operas has become something of a trend lately. St. Paul's Skylark Opera company is presenting the upper Midwest premiere of one of the latest, Ned Rorem's adaptation of "Our Town."
by Karl Gehrke

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Still seeking an end to homelessness

Still seeking an end to homelessness

The Bush administration's homelessness czar campaigns for a complete end to homelessness. Philip Mangano says more permanent housing is the way to address the chronic problem. But the troubled economy and injured war veterans may add many more homeless.

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American Indians prefer to reflect on their own history

American Indians prefer to reflect on their own history

Minnesota marks 150 years of statehood this year, but not everyone is celebrating. American Indian tribes in Minnesota were here long before the state was. For many Indians, the history they remember is one of repression, broken promises and loss of culture.
by Tom Robertson

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Yucca Mountain and the fight over nuclear power

Yucca Mountain and the fight over nuclear power

The Bush administration wants to store the nation's nuclear waste at the Yucca Mountain repository in Nevada, but opponents are concerned about safety, and the implications for expanding U.S. nuclear power.

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A performance in plain sight amongst unknowing crowds

A performance in plain sight amongst unknowing crowds

If you have ever stood in a crowded mall and wondered about the individual stories behind the people around you, the Back to Back Theater Company from Australia may have an answer.
by Euan Kerr

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Small towns and energy focus of symposium

Small towns and energy focus of symposium

The sixth annual Symposium on Small Towns will help rural community leaders with ways to make their governments and schools more energy efficient.
by Tim Post

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Speaking out for human rights

Speaking out for human rights

Human rights advocate and University of Minnesota professor Barbara Frey and Kerry Kennedy, who established the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights in honor of her father, appeared together for a discussion about human rights as part of the University of Minnesota's Great Conversations series.

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Out with the old, in with the new

Out with the old, in with the new

Every New Year's Eve we make resolutions to change our ways, but rarely do we follow through, because habits are hard to break. But one expert says creating new habits isn't as daunting as it seems.

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A new way of working

A new way of working

Two workplace experts say bosses should emphasize results rather than strict hours to revolutionize the workplace. Midmorning asks if time flexibility will still get the job done and further your career.

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