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September 17, 2010 5:00 AM

Ad guys as bad guys: The inverted values of 'Mad Men'

The show depicts a sad and sorry time -- and then sells ads that celebrate it.

by John Olson

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September 17, 2010 12:00 AM

Fitzgerald Theater celebrates 100th anniversary

Cathy Wurzer met Twin Cities architecture historian Larry Millett at the Fitzgerald Theater and they talked about the design of the building and how it fits into history of live theater in the Twin Cities.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 14, 2010 11:57 AM

National Senior Games coming to Minnesota in 2015

The Twin Cities will host an Olympic-style event in 2015 for athletes 50 years and over.

by Tim Post

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September 14, 2010 10:44 AM

Minn. group wants e-bingo, video lottery in bars

Minnesota bar owners are calling on candidates for governor and the state Legislature to support a major expansion of gambling.

by Tim Pugmire

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September 12, 2010 11:27 AM

DNR plans to buy railbed near Stillwater for recreation use

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reached an agreement with the retired owner of the Minnesota Zephyr railroad to buy a 6.5 mile stretch of railbed near Stillwater.

by Rupa Shenoy

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September 9, 2010 2:00 PM

Housing options good for seniors, if they've got money

The housing picture for wealthy, older Minnesotans looks good, but the State estimates more than half of Minnesota's seniors can't cover retirement costs.

by Dan Olson

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September 9, 2010 8:44 AM

Researcher might again seek laws to protect collared bears

Despite pleas to hunters by researchers and others not to shoot radio-collared bears, at least three have been killed in northern Minnesota this season.

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September 9, 2010 6:44 AM

Churches offer Vikings, Twins tickets to lure attendees

At least two Minnesota churches are hoping to pack the pews by offering the chance for free tickets to Minnesota Vikings or Minnesota Twins games.

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September 6, 2010 3:00 PM

Day eight: What are they judging?

Judges here are looking for taste, texture and a peppery aroma. What are they judging?

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September 6, 2010 12:02 PM

Sheep in sheep's clothing

It's not often you see models trying to devour their outfits on the runway. But that's just the kind of thing that can happen at the Minnesota State Fair's 4-H Lamb Lead Show. Reporter Nikki Tundel checks out a livestock competition where farm animals and fashion collide.

by Nikki Tundel

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