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• Colorado man ID'd in fatal China avalanche
  The body of an American mountain climber found dead in a remote part of southwest China has been identified as Jonathan "Jonny" Copp of Boulder, Colo.June 7, 2009
• Young rancher is winner of huge Powerball prize
  A 23-year-old South Dakota rancher, whose family has fallen behind in their taxes and had a mobile home repossessed last year, has claimed a $232.1 million Powerball jackpot.June 5, 2009
• Aussie director rewrites playwright Noel Coward
  Not a lot of people would have the guts, or perhaps the gall, to rewrite Noel Coward - but Stephan Elliott did. The Australian director just co-wrote and directed a film adaptation of "Easy Virtue." It's an early Coward play, starring Minnesota native Jessica Biel.June 5, 2009
• A great harvest of food movies screening in Minneapolis
  Hundreds of people are expected tonight and tomorrow at Minneapolis screenings of a new movie called "Fresh." It's the first of a string of movies due for release this summer about food, and the debate over its place in our lives.June 2, 2009
• Chazz Palminteri tells 'A Bronx Tale'
  Movie tough guy Chazz Palminteri has revived his autobiographical one man show, "A Bronx Tale," and this week brings it to Minneapolis.June 1, 2009
• Midmorning loves words
  Midmorning's word guru Anatoly Lieberman sorts out multiple meanings and multiple pronouncers, while correcting the misuse of million-dollar words and phrases in our everyday conversation.Midmorning, June 1, 2009
• St. Paul's first female district fire chief gets badge today
  St. Paul's first female district fire chief will receive her badge at a pinning ceremony this morning.June 1, 2009
• Going 'Up' with Minnesotan Pete Docter
  Five years of work by a Bloomington native culminates this weekend with the release of the new Pixar movie, called "Up." The film is directed by Pete Docter, who grew up in the Twin Cities suburb. Docter says if you look closely, the movie has some strong Midwestern influences.May 29, 2009
• Mexican director explores sibling rivalry
  The steamy Mexican movie "Y Tu Mama Tambien" made international stars of Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna back in 2002. Now the two actors are reuniting for the first time in "Rudo Y Cursi" which opens in Minneapolis this weekend.May 28, 2009
• The nature of being a sports fan
  For some people, being a sports fan is not simply about looking for diversion or appreciating the athletic talents of the players. It's about identifying with a team and being part of a larger group. Midmorning looks at the nature of sports fandom, and why we care so much whether our teams win or lose.Midmorning, May 28, 2009
• CEO of Ryan Companies dies
  Jim Ryan, CEO of his family's Minneapolis-based real estate design firm Ryan Companies, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with melanoma. He was 66.May 28, 2009
• Living in a digital space
  The wave of digitization is coming as compact discs are tossed out in exchange for iPods, and the Kindle promises to make books obsolete. Midmorning asks what is the role of hard media in our lives, and what will we lose by moving from analog to digital format in our living spaces?Midmorning, May 27, 2009
• Gay rights organization pleased with property rights bill
  A gay rights organization is pleased Gov. Pawlenty has signed legislation to protect the property rights of unmarried couples - including same-sex couples - in Minnesota.May 27, 2009
• Daniel Hauser's parents agree to chemotherapy
  The parents of Daniel Hauser, a 13-year-old cancer patient, have agreed to treat his illness with chemotherapy during a court hearing today.May 26, 2009
• Daniel Hauser back in Minnesota; court hearing today
  A court hearing is set for 2:15 p.m. today in New Ulm to determine the next steps in the case of Daniel Hauser. The 13-year-old boy returned to Minnesota with his mother yesterday after a week on the run to avoid court-ordered cancer treatments.May 26, 2009

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