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• Blind youth in Minn. hopes to play prep football
  At 5-foot-2 and about 110 pounds, Riley Schmitz was not among the bigger boys on the Southland eighth-grade football team this season.October 24, 2009
• All-star movie faces uphill struggle -- because it's about soccer
  A new movie called "The Damned United," opening in the Twin Cities this weekend, has a lot going for it, but the film faces a challenge at the U.S. box office because - it's about soccer.October 23, 2009
• Rick Steves on Europe, traveling with a conscience
  Travel guru Rick Steves offers his latest views on where to go in Europe. He also talks about his new book, in which he writes that you can change the way you view other countries, such as Iran, by traveling with an open mind.Midmorning, October 23, 2009
• Travel deals and destinations
  Savvy traveler Rudy Maxa and Frugal Traveler Matt Gross join forces to give listeners advice on travel destinations that offer great experiences for less money.Midmorning, October 23, 2009
• Delays expected on I-494 over weekend due to lane closures
  Motorists will encounter delays due to lane closures on I-494 in Bloomington and Richfield this weekend.October 22, 2009
• More I-35W/Highway 62 ramp closures scheduled
  More detours are scheduled this week during reconstruction of the Interstate 35W and Highway 62 interchange.October 21, 2009
• Minnesota potter makes art at 2,400 degrees
  Making art can be a delicate, quiet process; but when Minnesota potter Pete Landherr spends four straight days firing his pottery, the rolling ball of flame from his kiln can be seen for miles on the prairies of southwest Minnesota.October 21, 2009
• Teens asked to help discourage texting while driving
  Public safety officials are asking teenagers to help get the word out about Minnesota's ban on texting while driving.October 20, 2009
• For drivers and cyclists, new downtown lanes a bit confusing
  One week after the unveiling of unusual bike lanes on First Ave. in downtown Minneapolis, many cyclists aren't sure what to think.October 20, 2009
• State park permit sales up 30 percent in September
  Sales of annual and daily state park permits were up by more than 30 percent in September, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials said Monday.October 19, 2009
• Des Moines marathon leaders delayed by passing train
  The leaders in the Des Moines Marathon could see the finish line - they just had to wait a bit.October 19, 2009
• Author Mitch Albom discusses his latest book
  Mitch Albom, columnist and author of "Tuesdays with Morrie," joins Midday in the studio to talk about his latest book, "Have a Little Faith."Midday, October 19, 2009
• Marquette Avenue set to reopen in downtown Minneapolis
  A major reconstruction project in downtown Minneapolis nearing completion and will reopen Marquette Avenue to motorists and pedestrians this week.October 19, 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
• 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

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