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Lifestyle

The Puck stops here

The Walker Art Center expansion and opening has attracted international attention, but one of the details that's attracting the most notice is an international name -- of a chef. Wolfgang Puck is behind the Walker's signature restaurant, 20.21, which opens this week.

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Summertime arctic exploration

Explorers Lonnie Dupre and Eric Larsen are attempting what they say is the first ever summer crossing of the Arctic Ocean beginning May 12.

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Senate questions oversight of Indian gambling

The U.S. Senate Indian Affairs Committee wonders if there's enough oversight of the Indian gambling industry. Senators held a hearing on the issue Wednesday, and invited Minnesota's U.S. attorney to testify.

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Creating meaning

When the focus is on the contributions of younger workers, retirees may have trouble convincing others they have more to offer.

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Leech Lake opposes merging casino and racino plans

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe says it will reject any attempt to merge a proposed state-tribal casino with a separate plan to put slot machines at the Canterbury Park race track. A merger is being floated since both gambling initiatives are stalled at the State Capitol.

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Spring gardens

Midmorning's Garden Guru Deb Brown talks about when you can start planting again.

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Home sweet home improvement

Home inspector John Trostle answers your spring fix-it questions. Midmorning discusses what you can look for on the exterior of your home now that the snow is gone.

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Casino alternative: video lottery in bars

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for a new casino gets a hearing in a House committee on Wednesday. The committee will also consider a bill that would allow up to five video lottery machines similar to slot machines in every bar. DFL Rep. Tom Rukavina is the author of that bill. He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Northern tribal members not convinced about casino

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's plan for a state-tribal casino has launched a high-profile debate in the Legislature. But members of the three northern tribes involved in the deal are also raising questions about whether they can trust the state, and whether they'll give up more than they'll gain.

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