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Lifestyle

Protest as social action

Protest as social action

During the Republican National Convention, 818 activists were arrested during street protests as well as preemptive raids. Midmorning examines the purpose of protest and explores its role in social movements.

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It's time to split wood for winter

It's time to split wood for winter

The political conventions are in the rear view mirror. Students are back in school. It's autumn in Minnesota. Commentator Peter Smith says it's time to go split some firewood.
by Peter Smith

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St. Paul nightlife still in Minneapolis' shadow during the RNC

St. Paul nightlife still in Minneapolis' shadow during the RNC

It appears that even though St. Paul's Excel Energy Center is the site of the Republican National Convention, it's Minneapolis that's playing host to the conventioneers. That's where most of the private parties are taking place and where the majority of Republican delegates and supporters are staying.
by Chris Roberts

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The Atlantic's Reihan Salam at an RNC after-party

The Atlantic's Reihan Salam at an RNC after-party

Reihan Salam, associate editor of The Atlantic, at the GQ Maker's Mark after-party in Minneapolis during the Republican National Convention. Salam recently wrote a new book, "Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream."

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RNC's first day brings mixed bag to businesses

RNC's first day brings mixed bag to businesses

With all those extra hours to spare on the first day of the RNC, convention-goers are spending more time getting to know the city and opening their wallets there. At least, that's what civic boosters and business owners were hoping for.
by Laura Yuen

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