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February 23, 2010 6:38 AM

Annoyed by potholes?

Pothole season is here early and some say it's worst the Twin Cities has seen in years.

by Toni Randolph

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February 23, 2010 6:03 AM

New park gun law has limited impact at Voyageurs

A new federal law allowing guns in national parks will have a limited impact in Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota.

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February 23, 2010 12:00 AM

Books that keep you coming back

Reading a favorite book a second, or third time can be like seeing an old friend. It can also spark new insights and emotions, or a new appreciation for the beauty of the language. Midmorning looks at the pleasures of rereading.

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February 22, 2010 7:18 AM

State gun laws now extended to national parks

Starting Monday, visitors to national parks can carry guns, as long as they have a license from the state.

by Stephanie Hemphill

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February 22, 2010 6:01 AM

Hot rod show returns to St. Paul RiverCentre

A lot of vroom and zoom will be on display at St. Paul RiverCentre this weekend.

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February 20, 2010 9:59 PM

Slideshow: Scenes from frosty Gooseberry Falls

Scenes from frosty Gooseberry Falls State Park and the north shore of Lake Superior.

by Nathaniel Minor

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February 18, 2010 1:10 PM

Twin Cities sees slight increase in traffic congestion in 2009

State transportation officials said Thursday that congestion on Twin Cities roadways ticked up slightly in 2009, after falling noticeably in 2008.

by Tim Nelson

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February 16, 2010 6:03 AM

Minn. bill seeks to outlaw camping at rest areas

They're called rest areas, but a Minnesota lawmaker doesn't want that taken too literally.

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February 14, 2010 10:26 PM

Chess teaches kids life lessons

Over the weekend, the Minneapolis School District hosted a district-wide chess tournament, in hopes that the centuries-old game will teach kids some of the skills they'll need as adults.

by David Chong

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February 12, 2010 6:08 AM

Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend starts Saturday

Parents who don't have fishing licenses can ice fish without one this weekend, if they take a kid fishing.

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