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• The Institute for Justice aims to make a mark on Minnesota
  A national libertarian law firm is focusing on Red Wing in its campaign against government intrusion. The Institute for Justice calls itself "a merry band of litigators" taking from the government and giving to the average citizen. Institute for Justice or I.J. representatives say they're here because Minnesota is ripe with regulation.February 19, 2007
• Cecilia Ramon deals with fear through art
  Cecilia Ramon spent many years afraid. She grew up in Argentina during the "Dirty War" in the late 1970s and early '80s. She says she was afraid for so long that it's become a way of life for her. Now, living in Duluth, she's dealing with that fear through her art.February 18, 2007
• A window into the home front
  Nicky Inskeep and her husband Jason are both members of Minnesota's National Guard serving in different units. Jason is currently on an extended tour in Iraq while Nicky is staying home with their four-year-old daughter, Kirsten.February 16, 2007
• James Longley captures "Iraq in Fragments"
  Documentary-maker James Longley believes in legwork. That's why he spent two years in Iraq. His new film "Iraq in Fragments" examines the lives of ordinary Iraqis caught up in the turmoil of war. The film was just nominated for an Oscar. It opens in Minneapolis this weekend.February 15, 2007
• Joseph Kalar's poems re-emerge from the Depression
  It's safe to say not many of us have ever heard of writer Joseph Kalar. A native of Minnesota's Iron Range, he wrote passionately about the lives of working people. A book of his poetry has just appeared -- more than 30 years after his death.February 14, 2007
• Top Minneapolis cop in the 4th precinct brings hands-on approach to job
  Inspector Lee Edwards runs the 4th precinct, one of the toughest jobs on the Minneapolis police force.February 13, 2007
• Local songwriter "Not Ready to Make Nice," but wins Grammy
  Minnesota musician Dan Wilson co-wrote the Dixie Chicks' Song of the Year, "Not Ready to Make Nice," and won a Grammy for the effort.February 12, 2007
• Thinking about Fatimah in America
  An Arab artist examines her religion in an exhibit at Gustavus Adolphus College.February 12, 2007
• CEO of Twin Cities area Humane Society dies
  Martha McPhee, who oversaw the merger of three Twin Cities based humane societies into one, died Tuesday at her home in Minneapolis. She was 51.February 7, 2007
• James Vculek shoots "The Quietest Sound"
  A Minneapolis director decided to get back to basics for his latest film, "The Quietest Sound." It's 75 minutes long, consists of just one shot, and is receiving rave reviews.February 6, 2007
• Kennedy on human rights
  Kerry Kennedy was born to privilege and power, but her upbringing stressed experiencing how others lived. Now Kennedy spends her life campaigning for human rights.Midmorning, February 5, 2007
• Climate exchange battles global warming with capitalism
  The Chicago Climate Exchange is one of the experimental outposts on the global warming frontlines. Members reduce greenhouse gases and earn money at the same time.February 2, 2007
• A remembrance of columnist Molly Ivins
  Witty best-selling author and columnist Molly Ivins, a Texas liberal who died after a long battle with breast cancer, left legions of admirers, even among the politicians she regularly skewered.February 1, 2007
• The most influential Americans
  Top historians recently answered the challenge of determining the 100 most influential Americans. But is the most influential person the most notorious? Or are there lesser known people who were more influential than we recognize today?Midmorning, January 31, 2007
• It's pines vs. planes on Park Point
  The Sky Harbor Airport on Duluth's Park Point is under pressure to cut nearby trees to meet safety standards. But these are old-growth trees, and a lot of people don't want them cut.January 30, 2007

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