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October 21, 2009 3:00 AM

Minnesota potter makes art at 2,400 degrees

Making art can be a delicate, quiet process; but when Minnesota potter Pete Landherr spends four straight days firing his pottery, the rolling ball of flame from his kiln can be seen for miles on the prairies of southwest Minnesota.

by Mark Steil

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October 20, 2009 2:16 PM

Teens asked to help discourage texting while driving

Public safety officials are asking teenagers to help get the word out about Minnesota's ban on texting while driving.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 20, 2009 6:00 AM

How hunting can raise appreciation of the natural world

The practice sharpens the senses and deepens one's understanding of wildlife and habitat.

by Cindy Gentz

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October 19, 2009 9:29 AM

Author Mitch Albom discusses his latest book

Mitch Albom, columnist and author of "Tuesdays with Morrie," joins Midday in the studio to talk about his latest book, "Have a Little Faith."

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October 19, 2009 7:53 AM

Marquette Avenue set to reopen in downtown Minneapolis

A major reconstruction project in downtown Minneapolis nearing completion and will reopen Marquette Avenue to motorists and pedestrians this week.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 16, 2009 12:00 AM

The vet solves your pet puzzles

Veterinarian Kate An Hunter and her dog, Ansel, stop by the MPR studios to answer questions about animal care and training.

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October 13, 2009 10:17 AM

Icy roads lead to crashes, spinouts in Twin Cities

The winter driving season has already begun, and Twin Cities commuters have gotten their first taste of it this week with snow one day and icy roads the next.

by Tim Nelson and Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 12, 2009 8:35 AM

Crosby Farm to close for deer hunt

Archery hunts have been scheduled for this month and next to help reduce the deer population in St. Paul's Highland Park area.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 9, 2009 7:20 AM

Downtown Minneapolis streets switch to two-way traffic

Weather forced crews to wait until Sunday to post new signs and apply new stripes to Hennepin and First avenues in downtown Minneapolis as the streets prepare to handle two-way traffic.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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October 8, 2009 7:24 PM

Cold Weather Rule starts next week in Minn.

Minnesotans struggling to pay energy bills will be protected from service disconnection starting next Thursday, under the state's Cold Weather Rule.

by Madeleine Baran

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