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Dinosaurs to roam in St. Paul

A theatrical show featuring dinosaurs that has toured all over the world for the past year is coming to St. Paul this summer.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Local smoking bans shown to increase drunk driving

MPR's Tom Crann speaks with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee economics researcher Scott Adams about his study that links smoking bans to increased drunk driving.

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The life of the animal mind

The life of the animal mind

Scientists have shown that animals such as dogs and birds not only have the capacity for language, but also for creating complicated social alliances. Midmorning examines the formerly unknown potential of the animal psyche.

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Minneapolis Wi-Fi network to be completed by month's end

Minneapolis Wi-Fi network to be completed by month's end

The installation of Minneapolis' Wi-Fi network will be finished at the end of this month. The Minneapolis network appears to be doing much better than other cities' attempts at wireless broadband internet access.
by Brandt Williams

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A giant step toward manmade life

A giant step toward manmade life

Scientists have stitched together the chemical components of an entire bacterium. Midmorning looks at the ethical implications of this feat, and finds out what other building blocks of life they've discovered.

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