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Lifestyle

Kids without marriage

Kids without marriage

As the rate of babies born out of wedlock rises, some scholars argue that there is a negative social impact on children. Midmorning asks if the increasing numbers indicate a crisis after all.

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Rare corpse flower blooming at Como Park's conservatory

The conservatory in St. Paul's Como Park smells like rotting flesh this morning. That's because a rare plant called the Amorphophallus titanum, or the Corpse Flower, is in bloom. Morning Edition host Perry Finelli talked with Margaret Yaekel-Twum, a horticulturist at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park.

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State fines club in Abigail Taylor case over pool safety problems

The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a $10,000 fine against the Minneapolis Golf Club, after its investigation of the swimming pool accident that led to the death of 6-year-old Abigail Taylor found numerous safety problems in the pool.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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Local smoking bans shown to increase drunk driving

MPR's Tom Crann speaks with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee economics researcher Scott Adams about his study that links smoking bans to increased drunk driving.

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Spring creeps into Minnesota

Spring creeps into Minnesota

Deb Brown has advice for gardeners to prepare their lawn, trees, shrubs and flower beds for the growing season.

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Girl Scouts face the competition

Girl Scouts face the competition

The largest organization for girls is less popular than it used to be. The Girl Scouts of America is considering a new image to keep up with the times and the tastes of preteens.

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Lawmaker proposes last call at 4 a.m. during the RNC

Lawmaker proposes last call at 4 a.m. during the RNC

A Minnesota House proposal would let bars stay open until 4 a.m. during the Republican National Convention in September. The bill would apply to businesses within 10 miles of the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul.
by Laura Yuen

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