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Lifestyle

St. Olaf Christmas special

St. Olaf Christmas special

A cherished tradition for nearly a century, the St. Olaf Christmas Festival is not a mere concert. It's a spiritual journey taking us from the expectation of Advent, to that holiest of moments when Christ was born in a lowly stable, to the arrival twelve days later of the Three Kings from the East.

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Video: Winter Bike Commuting

Joshua Houdek bike commutes two miles from South Minneapolis to his work every day. He takes us through putting on his gear, prepping his equipment, and making the decision to ride even on a -5 degree day.
by Anna Weggel

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Family's holiday tradition preserved in song

Family's holiday tradition preserved in song

Every family that celebrates Christmas has its own traditions -- sending out cards, wrapping gifts, making cookies, singing carols. For a dozen years ending in 1999, the Temple family, from Mendota Heights, would actually record its own album of Christmas music every year.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Holiday gifts for health and wellness

What gifts would a doctor recommend for the holidays? Our medical analyst Dr. Jon Hallberg sat down with Tom Crann and decided not to talk about the latest research or journal findings.
by Dr. Jon Hallberg

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The changing landscape of television

The changing landscape of television

Is Jay Leno's move to prime time a sign of things to come in television? Has the DVR forever changed network television? Midmorning looks at the future of the small screen.

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The man who walks with bears

The man who walks with bears

Lynn Rogers has spent much of his life getting up close and personal with black bears. He joins Midmorning to talk about what he's learned, and what he's still learning, from them.

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How to chill out during the holidays

How to chill out during the holidays

Holidays can be stressful time for everyone, especially when it comes to families. Slate advice columnist Emily Yoffe will answer questions about what to do when the holidays, and all that comes with them, become too much.

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