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Lifestyle

The thrill of the grill

Barbecue guru Steven Raichlen discusses the art of cooking food over a fire. The award-winning author shares tips and tales about barbecuing.

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The buzz on caffeine

Caffeine is the world's most commonly used stimulant. Some researchers are saying that caffeine withdrawal should now be classified as a psychiatric disorder. Midmorning examines the origins and impacts of the popular drug.

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The chemistry of cooking

Midmorning explores the science of food with one of the world's top authorities on kitchen alchemy.

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The Garden Guru

The latest All-America Selections were announced this month, but will these new flowers and vegetables grow in Minnesota? Midmorning's Garden Guru weighs in on the award winners.

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Home sweet home improvement

With the season's snow come ice dams and the potential for water damage. Midmorning highlights what you should know about protecting your home from winter hazards.

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Winter medallion hunt brings out the most dedicated

By the end of this week, Minnesota's capital city may have more nightlife in its parks than in its bars and restaurants. The St. Paul Winter Carnival's Treasure Hunt is underway, and the dedicated hunters involved in the chase are profiled in a new documentary.

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The Garden Guru

Deb Brown talks about protecting our outdoor plants from cold weather during yet another winter without much snow cover.

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Food and thought

A Twin Cities food critic offers tips on where to find the best one-of-a-kind dining experiences and discusses the top food trends of the year.

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A Splendid Table Holiday Special

Host Lynne Rossetto Kasper adds international flavor to this year's holiday celebration. This seasonal special includes British cooking sensation Nigella Lawson, Mexican chef Rick Bayless, French food expert Patricia Wells and Indian actress and food authority Madhur Jaffrey.

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Who are we?

The U.S. Census Bureau has taken a statistical snapshot of the health and wealth of the American people every year since 1878. This year we're much more dependent on cell phones and we're buying fewer music CDs than in the past. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

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