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Friday, July 3, 2009

DFLers seek health care options in wake of governor's cuts

The unallotment of millions of dollars in health care spending for the poor has them worried about tens of thousands of Minnesotans that may have no more medical coverage next spring. (07/03/2009)
Sarah Palin

Palin resigns as Alaska governor

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made a surprise announcement Friday that she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. (07/03/2009)
Taste of Minnesota

Tasting the revamped Taste of Minnesota

The revamped Taste of Minnesota runs through Sunday at downtown St. Paul's Harriet Island. (07/03/2009)

Vibrant music scenes an important draw for cities

One of the most overlooked and under-valued reasons new college grads and young professionals move to the Twin Cities is it's vibrant local music scene.

Duluth waterfront expecting heavy traffic over holiday weekend

Duluth officials are asking weekend visitors to park downtown to avoid congestion near the city's waterfront this weekend.

Cirque de Soleil influence ripples through Minnesota performers

Over the next few weeks thousands of people are expected to enter the big top on the edge to downtown St Paul to see Cirque de Soleil. The Canadian troupe has brought acrobats and clowns from all over the world to perform it's new show called "Kooza." The show is of special significance to the growing number of Minnesotans who are honing their own circus skills.

The legacy of Tom Paine

Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet "Common Sense" had a profound impact on American colonists seeking to break with the British Empire. Yet 200 years after his death, his role in American independence is often overshadowed. Midmorning looks at the legacy of the man some call the "forgotten founding father."

U.S Ambassador to United Nations at Aspen Ideas Festival

Susan Rice, the new U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, reflects on key issues facing the nation and the world, in conversation with James Bennet, editor of The Atlantic magazine.

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