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• Rune Stone champion claims more evidence
  Many Scandinavian-Americans hold it as an article of faith, or at least reason enough to ignore Columbus Day: A rock plucked from roots of a tree in Minnesota in 1898 proves the Vikings were here first.October 17, 2009
• Two Harbors 'Honking Tree' to live again as sculpture
  Vandals may have cut down the "honking tree" in Two Harbors, but residents will be able to forever cherish the landmark after a chainsaw artist sculpts its trunk into a replica of the northern Minnesota town's lighthouse.October 16, 2009
• Former religion reporter now preaches from pulpit
  On the first Sunday morning of October, pastor Steve Scott looked far beyond the surroundings of his western Wisconsin congregation to find worthy subjects for their prayers: recent natural disaster victims in Indonesia and the Philippines.October 16, 2009
• Minnesota eye surgeon offers free services to troops
  A Minneapolis eye surgeon is offering military members free corrective laser surgery worth $5,000.October 16, 2009
• Family rejects notions that balloon incident was hoax
  The father of a 6-year-old boy who was thought to be in a helium balloon that floated away said Friday accusations that the ordeal was a publicity stunt are "extremely pathetic." The sheriff said he will be asking more questions.October 16, 2009
• Balloon incident sparks Minnesotan's memory of 1969 Vikings game
  As the country watched a helium balloon believed to be carrying a Colorado boy this week, a Twin Cities man recalled his own similar incident 40 years ago.October 16, 2009
• Developer targeting Vikings for new L.A. stadium
  The developer working to bring the NFL back to the Los Angeles area with a sleek, new 75,000-seat stadium has a 600-acre site to build the proposed venue and is close to having the legal go-ahead to break ground.October 16, 2009
• Women veterans, military members gather for inaugural summit
  The number of women in the military has increased over the years, but it's been only recently that Minnesota has set aside a special state program for women veterans.October 16, 2009
• The vet solves your pet puzzles
  Veterinarian Kate An Hunter and her dog, Ansel, stop by the MPR studios to answer questions about animal care and training.Midday, October 16, 2009
• $31 million Powerball winner in NE Wisconsin
  Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Marinette, Wis., is a new millionaire.October 15, 2009
• 4-year-old St. Paul boy waits for new heart
  A 4-year-old St. Paul boy remains under sedation as he and his family wait for a donated heart.October 15, 2009
• The mystery surrounding Amelia Earhart
  A new film opens next week about the life and mystery of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to pilot a plane across the Atlantic Ocean. Midmorning discusses the aviatrix's lasting cultural impact, and the latest archaeological information on her disappearance over the Pacific.Midmorning, October 15, 2009
• Motorists urged to keep an eye out for deer
  Officials are reminding motorists to drive carefully as the state's 1.2 million white-tailed deer population becomes more active during the fall breeding season.October 14, 2009
• Bruce Feiler: How Moses influences American history
  Author Bruce Feiler discusses his newest book, "America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story," in conversation with Stephen Smith, executive editor of American RadioWorks.Midday, October 14, 2009
• Crosstown/35W ramps closed for night work this week
  The ramp from northbound Interstate 35W to westbound Highway 62 is scheduled for night closures tonight through Friday.October 14, 2009

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