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Lifestyle

Adjusting to life as a Minnesotan

If you're not from Minnesota, adjusting to life here despite "Minnesota nice" can be a trial. But there are ways transplants can break the ice.

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A double dose of Midmorning's Garden Guru

Recent warm weather has some daring to utter the word "spring." Deb Brown has advice on starting seeds, doing outdoor pruning and much more.

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Lawmakers forcing showdown with tribes over gambling

Two Republican lawmakers say the state should outlaw video slot machines statewide unless the state's Native American tribes agree to share a portion of their casino revenues. Indian tribes are reacting negatively, calling the plan a form of legislative blackmail.

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The birds are on their way

The birds are beginning to filter back. It's time to get the binoculars warmed up for the birding season with master birder Kenn Kaufman.

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Making your house a home

What makes a well-designed house? Former Minnesota architect Sarah Susanka says any house can be transformed into a more beautiful and functional place.

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The Epicure's Lament

Evocative writing of food and a main character who's hard to love mix together in a new novel.

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European chains set sights on Minnesota consumers

Retail experts say most Minnesotans are comfortable in their shopping habits -- the weekly trips to Target, the "I Love My Cub" decals on our cars, the familiar chains of home furniture stores. But in coming months some retailers from Europe promise to shake things up. The IKEA and Aldi chains are already generating consumer buzz for their approaches to home furnishings and food.

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The future of the Met Council

A potential transit workers strike has prompted a delay in the opening of the first segment of the new Twin Cities light rail line. Metropolitan Council chairman Peter Bell says the delay is a painful, but prudent decision. He talks with host Gary Eichten about the strike, other transit issues, and the future of the Metropolitan Council.

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Gambling compacts in Minnesota

Gov. Pawlenty said "times have changed" with regard to gambling, and that gambling compacts negotiated with Indian tribes do not reflect current circumstances. Host Gary Eichten and his guests discuss the range of gambling proposals being considered at the legislature.

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