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Lifestyle

Polar Express arrives

Polar Express arrives

The sound of sleigh bells gained new meaning in the Christmas classic book, The Polar Express. The author, Chris Van Allsburg joined Kerri Miller in 2004 at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul to talk about his work before an audience of children and their families.

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A Vocal Essence holiday

A Vocal Essence holiday

A group of VocalEssence singers give their annual Midmorning performance and best effort at nearly unsingable Christmas carols.

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The magic of portage

The magic of portage

A photographer and essayist, who are also seasoned outdoorsmen, explore the Quetico-Boundary Waters in a new book. Midmorning discusses the method, madness and philosophy of paddling Minnesota's big lakes and small streams.

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Volunteer nation

Volunteer nation

Nationwide, more than 63 million people volunteered in their community last year, and Minneapolis and St. Paul had the highest rates of volunteer service in the country. Midmorning looks at what makes people volunteer.

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The Facebook Effect

The Facebook Effect

Longtime technology journalist David Kirkpatrick, author of "The Facebook Effect: The Inside Story of the Company That Is Connecting the World," spoke at the 2010 Aspen Ideas Festival about how Facebook got its start, and how it's changing the world.

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