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Spellbound

Spellbound

Ever wondered why there's a silent "h" in words like "ghost"? Or why "knock" has a silent "K"? A Journalist and self-professed weak speller set out on a journey to uncover some of the mysteries of English spelling, and found a story with more twists and turns than he expected.

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The allure of the lake

The allure of the lake

White Bear Lake has been a vacation destination for decades. Locals and out-of-staters alike have built homes and resorts there, sailed boats and fished off her shores. Here's a look back.
by Melanie Sommer

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Bernstein's legacy remembered

Bernstein's legacy remembered

Leonard Bernstein was the first American-born conductor to receive worldwide acclaim for his conducting and composing. The late conductor's daughter joins Midmorning to talk about his career, and one of his more controversial pieces.

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Commentator considers networking, Minnesota style

Commentator considers networking, Minnesota style

Minnesota's state budget is running a deficit largely because of a down economy. For many people, especially the unemployed, weathering the economic storm means networking like crazy. But is all that networking really necessary in Minnesota?

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Travel is down, but the world is still calling

Travel is down, but the world is still calling

Heading into the holiday travel season, AAA predicted the first decline in travel in six years because of the economy. But people still are figuring out ways to take trips. Rudy Maxa has ideas for smarter travel in 2009.

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