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• Dave Nimmer on aging gracefully
  We're all getting older. And Minnesotans who have been getting older a little longer will remember the days that Dave Nimmer graced our television sets. At age 65, Nimmer is retired from teaching journalism the Twin Cities' University of St. Thomas, and he has some thoughts about getting older.September 30, 2005
• Glenwood's ballroom comes back to life
  People in the west central Minnesota town of Glenwood are celebrating the grand opening of a community centerpiece, the Lakeside Ballroom. In 2003 the original Lakeside Ballroom, which stood on the shores of Lake Minnewaska for 90 years, burned down.September 30, 2005
• Lost and found
  The man who is credited with spotting the first ivory billed woodpecker in 60 years and the scientist behind the search join host Kerri Miller in the studio.September 29, 2005
• Leaving "The Hill"
  Minnesota-born journalist and Washington insider Al Eisele stepped down this September as editor of the influential political newspaper he co-founded, "The Hill." Eisele's career traced a broad arc, from dabbling in minor league baseball, to covering the White House, to working there as press secretary for Vice President Walter Mondale.September 27, 2005
• Shared sacrifice?
  President Bush has said the war in Iraq is worth the sacrifice. But just who is sacrificing what? Midmorning examines the history of sacrifice on the home front.September 26, 2005
• Wellstone memorial dedicated
  About 400 people gathered in the woods outside Eveleth on Sunday to dedicate a memorial to Sen. Paul Wellstone and seven others killed in a plane crash nearly three years ago.September 25, 2005
• Buffalo Soldiers on stage
  A new play confronts race and identity through a little known piece of history: the story of the Buffalo Soldiers.September 23, 2005
• Good grief
  The way counselors are understanding loss and tragedy is changing. The latest research on grief and bereavement addresses sudden loss, disenfrachised grief and gender stereotypes.September 22, 2005
• Mr. Smooth keeps on playing
  West St. Paul jazz saxophonist Irv Williams is 86-years-old, and as busy as ever. In just over a year, Williams, who some say is a living legend, has released two cds. He also has a standing Friday afternoon gig at the Dakota in Minneapolis.September 9, 2005
• Adopting scrutiny
  Minnesotans adopt more children from overseas per capita than any other state in the nation. The question is, why? Some adoption scholars say Minnesotans should examine the trend.September 6, 2005
• The fairest of them all -- and it's not in Minnesota
  The Iowa State Fair isn’t hip. It’s not flashy. But it’s genuine and sincere and unpretentious. One commentator thinks Minnesota should pay attention.September 1, 2005
• Man versus man-eaters
  For the people living near lions in Tanzania, man-eating predators are a real threat. A world-renowned expert on lion behavior talks about what biologists are doing to prevent human fatalities.September 1, 2005
• What made Theodore Roosevelt so interesting?
  On this week in 1901, then-Vice President Theodore Roosevelt made his famous "speak softly and carry a big stick" speech at the Minnesota State Fair. In the weeks that followed, President William McKinley would be shot and Roosevelt would become what historian Kathleen Dalton called America's "most interesting" president.August 31, 2005
• Talking food at the fair
  Midmorning heads to the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Food critic Rick Nelson stops by MPR's state fair booth to discuss local food news -- from farmers markets to new restaurants.August 29, 2005
• Mr. Fixit at the fair
  Home inspector John Trostle joins host Kerri Miller at the Minnesota State Fair to answer your fixit questions.August 29, 2005

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