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Lifestyle

New Legislature may block gambling proposals

Last week's strong DFL gains in the Minnesota House could imperil GOP plans to boost state revenues with gambling dollars. Gov. Tim Pawlenty and top Republican legislators have been pushing for a state share of Native American casino funds -- and they turned the matter into a last-minute campaign issue this year. But the post-election landscape now makes it seem less likely that gambling proposals will advance.

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MPR Poll results: Gambling in Minnesota

Here are the complete poll results and methodology on the MPR-St. Paul Pioneer Press poll on the race for president, conducted Oct. 27-29, 2004.

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Two Indian tribes encouraged by gambling discussion with Gov. Pawlenty

Representatives from two of the state's largest Indian tribes say they're encouraged by preliminary discussions with Governor Tim Pawlenty over the future of gambling in Minnesota. Pawlenty has been eager to capture a portion of Native American casino revenues, and has recently suggested a 25 percent take of net gambling revenues for state government. That idea has received a chilly reception from most of the state's tribes, but White Earth and Leech Lake official say there's room for cooperation.

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Reinventing radio?

Satellite radio looks more competitive with the addition of Howard Stern to Sirius. Midmorning talks with an industry expert about the new force shaping radio.

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Bringing the trail through Duluth

The 240-mile Superior Hiking Trail is growing. It's being extended 40 miles to and through the city of Duluth -- a key connection to a planned national trail through seven states. A small group of volunteers is taking advantage of late summer weather in Duluth, to build part of the trail.

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Fall fix-it

It's time for fall chores, clearing gutters and checking roofs. Midmorning features home fix-it ideas.

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Side by side presidential rallies at the fair

Bush and Kerry supporters converge on Carousel Park for side by side presidential rallies and try to convince "Minnesota's last undecided voter." Gary Eichten is joined on stage by two political commentators for this special Minnesota Public Radio Day at the State Fair event.

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Gov. Tim Pawlenty at the State Fair

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has taken to the national stage this week at the Republican National Convention and on the MSNBC talk show Hardball with Chris Matthews. Now Minnesota State fairgoers and MPR listeners alike get a chance to talk with him, themselves. This event is part of Minnesota Public Radio Day at the State Fair and is broadcast live from Carousel Park.

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State of the Arts

Joe Dowling, the Guthrie Theater's artistic director, will join us on stage live at the Minnesota State Fair. Plus, we'll hear a Finnish yoik, courtesy of the choral group Cantus.

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One stroke, one vote

Politics and the Minnesota State Fair go back a long way. One local artist is using that tradition to create an interactive art display. Robert Delutri is making a painting by asking fairgoers to indicate their choice for president with one blue, red, white or black stroke of paint on a large canvas.

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