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Animal rights and the food industry

Fast food chains are pressuring farmers to treat their livestock more humanely and cut down on the antibiotics they are fed, and in the process changing the animal rights debate.

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The cost of phones in the forest

Dozens of lake home owners will have to wait for phone lines in the woods north of Tofte. The phone company Qwest says phone lines could cost up to $45,000 for some homes. State regulators say that's too much.

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Internet warning

The federal Homeland Security Department warns of a possible internet attack in the near future that could cause significant damage. But there's a possible solution to a flaw in Microsoft's file-sharing software.

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Answers to high tech questions

Our favorite computer expert returns for a look at how filtering software works, and answers other hardware and software questions.

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West Nile at the Zoo

Zoo and wildlife managers are bracing for another season with West Nile virus. West Nile is a concern for public health officials and a headache for the state's zoos. Zoos have been scrambling to protect susceptible birds and animals, including some endangered species.

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Can genetically modified foods be made safer?

Currently there are no industrywide standards for genetically modified organisms. A new initiative organized by researchers at the University of Minnesota hopes to unify the standards and build safety into the process of designing GMOs.

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Nanotechnology and the future

A look at a revolutionary technology that could change our lives and our businesses. Nanotechnology deals with materials that, when reduced to an incredibly small size, turn out to have surprising strength as well as special qualities.

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Internet sports broadcasts may compete with TV

The quality and reliability of video broadcasts on the Internet have improved to the point where they can compete with television. Increasing numbers of consumers are watching news, music videos and sports on their computers. The latest example: A new service from Major League Baseball.

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Rushford goes nanotech

Nanotechnology uses components built at the molecular level to improve everyday products. So far here in Minnesota, the nanotech revolution is off to a slow start. But one small southeastern Minnesota town is betting big on nanotechnology.

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