What does the opening of deer season mean to your family?

Posted at 6:00 AM on November 6, 2009 by Eric Ringham (21 Comments)
Filed under: Culture, Environment/Energy

Saturday is opening day of Minnesota's firearm season on white-tailed deer. According to the Department of Natural Resources, about half a million hunters participate in the hunt each year. What does the opening of deer season mean to your family?

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What hunting means to my family? Dad is gone for two days to be alone and think about life. I don't care for deer as food. If I shoot one, it'll be donated. Hope I don't though! I have a hard time de-boning a chicken! -Don, St. Paul, MN

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How careful are you to protect your identity online?

Posted at 6:00 AM on November 5, 2009 by Than Tibbetts (3 Comments)
Filed under: Security

Last month the FBI made arrests in a fraud case that allegedly involved tricking people into revealing their Internet passwords or other information. How careful are you to protect your identity online?

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Protect my identity? Secure server at our house, not accessing anything important on a public computer or open connection. Question every email that i don't recognize. Play it smart! -Julie, Howard Lake, MN

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Have you ever considered informing on a friend?

Posted at 6:00 AM on November 4, 2009 by Eric Ringham (7 Comments)
Filed under: Religion/Ethics

The trial of businessman Tom Petters has focused in part on the testimony of a former friend and partner, who wore a wire to record their conversations. Have you ever considered informing on a friend?

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Are you doing anything in your daily life to fight global warming?

Posted at 6:00 AM on November 3, 2009 by Eric Ringham (32 Comments)
Filed under: Environment/Energy

Author Tim Flannery, a guest today on "Midmorning," argues that the fate of the planet depends on our developing a sense of responsibility about climate change. Are you doing anything in your daily life to fight global warming?

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I fight global warming by eating vegetarian dinners three times per week, walking or biking for short errands, and we're installing solar panels on our house this spring. -Alex, Red Wing, MN

I do my part to reduce emissions by taking the bus. I say, come on people, its so easy and reduces my stress level because I don't have to worry about rush hour. -Bryan, Minneapolis, MN

I do all the recycling for my three jobs. I switched to a better gas mileage car, we turn our heat off during the day, and i try to make sure we all turn the lights off and shorten our showers! Every little bit helps! -Julie, Howard Lake, MN

You forgot the word "relevant". People's actions are meaningless unless they are owners of airplane fleets. -Mookie, St. Paul, MN

My husband and I recycle, purchase mostly organic, locally-grown food items and try to lower our energy consumption by using LEDs throughout our home. We also unplug electronics before we leave for work in the morning. -Russ and Tina, White Bear Lake, MN

I'm lobbying members of Congress and riding the bus to work more often. -Mike, St. Paul, MN

I'm staying poor...buying necessities, used clothing, used furniture, entertainment. I'm walking, biking. -anonymous

Share your reply in the comments: Are you doing anything in your daily life to fight global warming?

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Do you plan to vote tomorrow? Why or why not?

Posted at 6:00 AM on November 2, 2009 by Eric Ringham (16 Comments)
Filed under: Politics/Government

Many cities in Minnesota will hold local elections tomorrow. Do you plan to vote? Why or why not?

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Yes. looking forward to using IRV for the 1st time. -Carina, Minneapolis, MN

Yes. Democracy isn't a spectator sport. -Jesse, Minneapolis, MN

I'm voting for American Idol as Minneapolis mayor. -Nate, Minneapolis, MN

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If you could sign up for Medicare right now, would you?

Posted at 6:00 AM on October 30, 2009 by Eric Ringham (26 Comments)
Filed under: Health, Politics/Government

Health care reform legislation in both the House and the Senate offers the option of a government-run insurance plan similar in some ways to Medicare, the program that covers Americans over 65. If you could sign up for Medicare right now, would you?

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Fo sho! Cheaper health care is where it's at. -Mike, Savage, MN

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Is going back to the moon a good idea?

Posted at 6:00 AM on October 29, 2009 by Eric Ringham (13 Comments)
Filed under: Science/Technology

NASA on Wednesday test-launched a rocket that one day may carry astronauts to the moon, which humans last visited in 1972. Is going back to the moon a good idea?

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What book does the best job of transporting you to a different place?

Posted at 6:00 AM on October 28, 2009 by Eric Ringham (33 Comments)
Filed under: Culture

On today's "Midmorning," Kerri Miller and former librarian Nancy Pearl discuss books that carry the reader to other places. What book does the best job of transporting you to a different place?

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How has the spread of H1N1 affected your workplace?

Posted at 6:00 AM on October 27, 2009 by Eric Ringham (6 Comments)
Filed under: Health

Citing the "rapid increase in illness," President Obama has declared a national emergency to help officials deal with H1N1 flu. How has the spread of H1N1 affected your workplace?

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Have recent incidents involving air travel made you reluctant to fly?

Posted at 6:00 AM on October 26, 2009 by Eric Ringham (11 Comments)
Filed under: Transportation

A passenger on the flight from San Diego last week that overshot the Twin Cities was quoted as saying that "planes are scary enough as it is," and that her latest experience "really freaks me out." Have recent incidents involving air travel made you reluctant to fly?

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