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• America's cultural generation gap
  The latest demographic data shows two major trends in America that could reshape the country's policies. As America becomes more racially diverse among the youngest section of the population, much of the country is also aging and predominately white. We'll talk about how this will shape public policy.The Daily Circuit, May 21, 2012
• Photos: Syttende Mai, Norway's Constitution Day
  The Norwegian culture was on display across the Twin Cities on May 20, as churches and communities celebrated Syttende Mai, Norway's Constitution Day. ("Syttende Mai" translated means May 17 in Norwegian.) In Minnesota, the holiday is often commemorated on the Sunday closest to that date. Each year, one of the biggest celebrations takes place at Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Minneapolis.May 21, 2012
• Photos: The Highway 1 Fire near Ely
  Firefighters were able to stop a fast moving wildfire just outside the town of Ely on Thursday. The Highway 1 Fire started when a power line snapped. Several small fires quickly grew into a 216-acre blaze and homes were evacuated as the blaze neared town. By Friday morning, fire crews began to get the upper hand.May 18, 2012
• Roundtable: J.P. Morgan, birth data, MNSCU tuition
  We'll discuss J.P. Morgan's $2 billion trading loss, new data showing white births are no longer a majority in the U.S. and a possible MNSCU tuition hike.The Daily Circuit, May 17, 2012
• Great airports for layovers
  Most travelers dread the long layover and spending hours in an airport while you wait for a flight. But travel expert Rudy Maxa has some suggestions for how to make the most of a layover.The Daily Circuit, May 16, 2012
• Dozens of flyswatters wash up on Alaska beaches
  Dozens of fly swatters bearing logos of collegiate and professional sports teams have been washing up on the beaches of an Alaska island.May 15, 2012
• Backyard chicken coop teaches family lessons known to generations past
  Guard against raccoons, and don't let chickens cross the road. Whatever their reason.May 15, 2012
• Minn. Guard veterans get help in return to family life
  Thousands of Minnesota National Guard troops recently returned from the Middle East. Hundreds of these soldiers are expected to participate in a first-of-its-kind University of Minnesota study designed to help them with parenting after serving overseas.May 14, 2012
• Why we ladies see the need for a War on Women
  Women keep voting however they want to, in spite of their husbands' wishes. It's shocking.May 14, 2012
• Colleges go to the dogs for stress busters
  From Kent State University in Ohio to Macalester College in Minnesota, more and more pooches are around campus during exams to help students relax and maybe even crack a smile or two.May 12, 2012
• The week in commentary
  A summary of the past week's commentaries and some of the comments they generated.May 12, 2012
• Blind baseball fan on the stadium circuit
  In Reggie Deal's family, when someone turns 40, they get to do something big. The Texas native's wife toured the Amazon last year and although the Wyoming resident doesn't turn 40 until next year, they decided if he's ever going to reach his goal of visiting all 30 major league cities in 30 days, this was the year to do it.May 11, 2012
• Minn. Civil War soldier to be honored with marker
  A Civil War soldier from Minnesota will be honored with a marker placed on his grave.May 11, 2012
• MPR News photos of the week
  A Minnesota soldier is laid to rest, Vikings fans invade the Capitol, the Legislature wraps up business, Onamia braces for the walleye opener and the Catholic church organizes a pro-marriage amendment rally. All that and more in our photos of the week.May 11, 2012
• Toward the end, the best way to reach Grandma was with flowers and a song
  She was a demonstration of what could come from a life on the move.May 11, 2012

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