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Lifestyle

Rise and transformation of the American suburb

More people live in American suburbs than our country's cities or rural areas. Yet suburbs are often reviled and blamed for environmental and social problems. Has the dream gone awry?

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The life on ice

Minnesota's surface area increases dramatically in the winter and along with it, a sense of community. In a live broadcast from frozen Gull Lake near Brainard, a discussion about how Minnesotan's use their lakes in the winter.

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Midmorning goes ice fishing

A live broadcast from The Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake features a preview of the Ice Fishing Extravaganza, the world's largest ice fishing contest.

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The mysteries of ice fishing revealed

The world's largest ice fishing extravaganza takes place this weekend in Brainerd. Thousands of anglers will descend on Gull Lake to participate. What is it about ice fishing that holds such allure?

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The stadium debate

The Twins, Vikings, and University of Minnesota Gophers presented Gov. Tim Pawlenty's stadium screening committee with their dream plans Tuesday. Developers and communities have until Jan. 15th to submit proposals to the committee. The committee will make recommendations to the governor and legislature early next month.

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How competitive cooking shapes recipes

American's obsession with food and cooking goes way back to state fairs, festivals and cook-offs. A journalist looks at what it takes to rake in the dough.

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Planning your 2004 garden

It's the middle of winter - the perfect time to fight cabin fever by bringing out the seed catalogs and starting thinking of spring. Our garden guru, Deb Brown stops by the MPR studios to take your calls.

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The proper way to be gracious

As you ponder when to write thank you notes and how to respond to invitations, an etiquette expert has suggestions for becoming more civil.

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Home for the Holidays with Minnesota Public Radio

Julie Amacher hosts an hour of holiday memories and traditions with the hosts of Minnesota Public Radio. Guests include Cathy Wurzer, Scott Simon, Gary Eichten, and Lianne Hansen.

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Cool Yule: The flip Side of Holiday Music

Minnesota Public Radio's Julie Amacher hosts an hour of Christmas music that you might not have heard in the malls this season. American Routes host Nick Spitzer and conductor Bill Eddins bring in some of their holiday favorites, including Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, George Winston, and Joni Mitchell.

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