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June 19, 2006 12:00 AM

Jackpine Bob dies

A giant figure is gone from Ely. Bob Cary lost his battle with cancer on Saturday. To some, Cary was better known as Jackpine Bob - editor, author, columnist and storyteller.

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June 16, 2006 8:33 AM

More dads stay home to raise kids

Sunday is Father's Day, and an increasing number of fathers are defying traditional gender roles and redefining what it means to be a dad. Tom Vytlacil is one of those fathers. He is a stay-at-home dad and an organizer of a group called Minnesota Dads at Home.

by Cathy Wurzer

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June 15, 2006 12:00 AM

Going native

More and more gardeners are turning to the plants that were here before we made gardens. Midmorning talks with an expert in native plants.

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June 2, 2006 12:00 AM

What's blooming now?

Midmorning's garden guru, Deb Brown, joins Kerri Miller to talk about planting your summer vegetables and flowers.

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May 30, 2006 2:00 PM

Birdwatching with an expert

Visitors are drawn to the natural beauty of the Pelican Rapids area, with its lakes and forests, and nearby Maplewood State Park. This time of year, the park also attracts flocks of bird-watchers.

by Tom Crann

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May 25, 2006 11:00 AM

Gone fishing

Memorial Day weekend is coming up, and you can bet that many anglers are itching to get their lines in the water. How has fishing in Minnesota changed over the years?

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May 23, 2006 3:30 PM

Minnesota River phosphorus cleanup

The Minnesota River is cleaner than it was a decade ago but it's still far from pristine. Reducing phosphorus in the river is the current pollution target.

by Mark Steil

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May 22, 2006 12:00 AM

Why we are what we eat

A writer traces our food from field to table, and along the way finds some surprising ingredients in the processed food we eat all the time.

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May 21, 2006 12:00 AM

Recipes from the Iron Range

Here are recipes for some of the most popular ethnic dishes served on the Iron Range.

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May 19, 2006 3:00 AM

A dance barn revival

An open house is planned this weekend in honor of a well-known barn near Glenwood, Minnesota. During the Depression, the big white barn was used for milking cows. On Sunday nights, the barn's huge hay mow became a hot dance spot.

by Cathy Wurzer

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