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• Local writer takes comparing ages to a new level
  A Minneapolis writer's long running collection of anecdotes about what famous and infamous people did at certain ages now has become a compelling read.November 27, 2008
• Students from Africa experienceThanksgiving in America
  Four St. Kate's students from Africa are celebrating Thanksgiving in the U.S. And while a big Turkey dinner with all the trimmings may be a different experience for them, a celebration to offer thanks is not.November 27, 2008
• Remembering a fierce Great Lakes storm
  In the fall of 1905, a powerful storm struck the Great Lakes, causing one of the most dramatic shipping disasters in the nation's history. A new book by Curt Brown tells the story of that storm: "So Terrible a Storm: A Tale of Fury on Lake Superior."November 27, 2008
• Remembering Harvey Milk
  In the late 1970's Harvey Milk became a national symbol as the first openly gay man to win a major political election. In the new film "Milk," Gus Van Sant looks at Harvey Milk's life. One Twin Cities woman knows the Milk story very well, because she was there.November 26, 2008
• Writers take aim at writing a novel, in a month
  For thousands of Minnesotans, this week is crunch week. It's not just because it's Thanksgiving, it's because they have to finish a novel by midnight Saturday.November 23, 2008
• Minnehaha Falls restoration starts today
  In the next several months, Minnehaha Falls will get a make-over. It will involve some much-needed repairs, but there'll also be some work to improve the ecology of the place.November 21, 2008
• Paul Feig celebrates the geek in all of us
  Paul Feig has made a career out of making TV shows and films which examine the lives of geeks. His show "Freaks and Geeks" launched the careers of several people who are now big names in Hollywood. Now, Feig has now turned his talents to writing children's books.November 18, 2008
• Making education a priority for homeless students in Minneapolis
  When a family's focus is on finding food and shelter, getting the kids to class isn't always a top priority.November 17, 2008
• Former Minn. House Speaker Irv Anderson dies
  Anderson, a DFLer from International Falls, led the state House from 1993 to 1997, part of a long legislative career that started in 1964. He retired after the 2006 session.November 17, 2008
• Attempting to climb K-2
  A local scientist and experienced mountain climber was attempting to scale K-2, until 11 climbers lost their lives in one of the worst recent climbing tragedies. Mike Farris explains the mountaineer's desire for altitude and the risks involved in its pursuit.Midmorning, November 17, 2008
• Minnesota Opera launches major initiative
  The Minnesota Opera is announcing a new multi-million dollar program called Minnesota OperaWorks that will make it a national leader in contemporary opera. And due to good luck, or good planning they've already raised more than half the funds.November 16, 2008
• Minn.'s largest county to finalize 35 adoptions
  For one day, a Minnesota court will be filled with happy endings.November 15, 2008
• Minnesota native launched into space
  Space shuttle Endeavour and a Minnesota astronaut blasted into the night sky Friday.November 14, 2008
• St. Paul native makes another trip to space
  NASA officials are optimistic the weather will cooperate for this evening's launch of the space shuttle Endeavour with a Minnesota astronaut aboard. Heidi Stefanyshyn-Piper is making her second shuttle trip.November 14, 2008
• So bad she was good
  Long before the U.S. had American Idol, the nation had Florence Foster Jenkins.November 13, 2008

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