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June 17, 2003 11:20 AM

Man's best therapist

Most American pet owners don't use their dogs for hunting or herding anymore. Instead people rely on canine companions to fill the emotional gaps in their lives.

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June 13, 2003 12:20 PM

Summertime travel in Minnesota

Planning your summer vacation? If you're not sure where to go yet, Beth Gauper offers some suggestions. We discuss traveling in the state of Minnesota during the summer, from week-long vacations to weekend get-aways.

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June 5, 2003 11:20 AM

Garden Guru

Healthy plants are the key to a flourishing garden. What you can do this month to revitalize and protect your turf, flowers, shrubs and trees.

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May 29, 2003 11:20 AM

Garden insects, friends and enemies

Consider bugs a plague upon your roses? Insects can help your garden, too. A look at strategies and alternatives to spraying first.

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May 26, 2003 12:20 PM

A weekend of fishing

The Memorial Day weekend is the traditional start for the summer tourist season. Tourism contributes nearly $10 billion to Minnesota's economy. Resorts and other tourist-oriented businesses are hoping for a summer season that will compensate for several years of struggle. Many Minnesotans will head to the water for a long weekend of fishing.

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May 22, 2003 11:20 AM

Grilling for the weekend

Memorial Day weekend, the figurative beginning of summer means more grilling outdoors. An author who spends his time searching new and inventive ways to barbecue shares his ideas on Midmorning.

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May 13, 2003 11:20 AM

Organic gardening

The picture of a manicured garden appeals to a lot of us right now...before we've had a chance to work ourselves to exhaustion making it happen. Organic gardener Ellen Sandbeck says you can have a beautiful garden and have time to enjoy it.

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May 2, 2003 11:20 AM

Garden Guru

Green grass at last, but there are weeds to contend with as well. Get your garden chore lists and questions ready for Midmorning's Garden Guru.

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April 25, 2003 11:20 AM

Birds of the Refuge

The Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge is a rich resource for birds. Hundreds of bird species use the Mississippi and the wetlands that border it to nest and rest on their migratory way.

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April 4, 2003 11:20 AM

Garden guru

The Garden Guru returns to answer your early spring gardening questions.

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