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• Despite shrinking numbers, the Sisters of St. Francis continue to thrive
  The Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi have made Rochester their home for more than a hundred years. Now the nuns are having difficulty maintaining their convent, known as Assisi Heights. On New Year's Eve many of the Sister's loyal fans will gather for a fundraiser to help bring their living quarters up to date.December 31, 2004
• Just Say Yes
  The Yes Men got international coverage this month when one of them impersonated a spokesman for Dow Chemicals and announced a multi-billion dollar compensation settlement for the victims of the 1984 industrial disaster in Bhopal, India. Midmorning interviews the leading members of the Yes Men to discuss their unique approach to encouraging corporate responsibility.December 27, 2004
• The life and work of Marie Curie
  Marie Curie's groundbreaking scientific work was haunted by her own mental illness and the disease caused by a radioactive element she revered.December 21, 2004
• Ask the vet
  Midday goes to the veterinarian! MPR listeners toss their pet questions to Dr. Kate An Hunter, accompanied as always by her faithful companion, Ansel.December 17, 2004
• A life through food
  A celebrated food columnist and cookbook author writes about his memories of food, both appalling and sublime.December 15, 2004
• Representing the readers
  Newspapers' reader representatives have had a lot of explaining to do in this busy year of media stories. The Minneapolis Star Tribune's ombudsman talks about ethics and news coverage.December 14, 2004
• Working his pictures hard
  John Jarpe works hard as a painter, and he works his paintings hard. He usually labors for several months on each piece in his St Paul studio.December 10, 2004
• Who are we?
  The U.S. Census Bureau has taken a statistical snapshot of the health and wealth of the American people every year since 1878. This year we're much more dependent on cell phones and we're buying fewer music CDs than in the past. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesDecember 10, 2004
• You must remember this
  What is memory? How are memories formed and accessed? And just what role does memory play in shaping who we are?December 7, 2004
• Dali lives on in Wayzata
  Spanish painter Salvador Dali has become synonymous with the style known as surrealism. This year is the 100th anniversary of Dali's birth. But there are modern surrealists still carrying on the Dali tradition, including one in Wayzata, Minnesota.December 3, 2004
• Life after war
  Thousands of National Guard troops from around the region left jobs and families to serve in Iraq. These citizen soldiers return to a hero's welcome, but often find resuming a "normal life" isn't easy.December 2, 2004
• Salvation Army looks for new fundraising "target"
  It's going to be a little quieter outside of Target stores this holiday season. The company isn't allowing the Salvation Army bell ringers outside its stores. Target says it made the decision so its "no solicitation" policy is consistent. The Salvation Army says it's worried the move will make it more difficult to reach its holiday fundraising goal and could jeopardize some programs for the less fortunate.November 26, 2004
• Finding asylum in Minnesota
  Census numbers show the number of immigrants to Minnesota has declined since September 11, 2001. However a very small component -- the number of people seeking political asylum -- has rebounded. People who win political asylum in the United States are seeking sanctuary from violent regimes in their homeland. The asylum granted a man now living in Minnesota saved his life. Now he's waiting for word that his wife and son can join him.November 25, 2004
• Turkey confidential
  It's time again for Midmorning to come to the aid of all who struggle with preparing the Thanksgiving feast. Splendid Table host Lynne Rossetto Kasper lends her expertise.November 25, 2004
• You might not get as much if you donate the clunker next year
  Donating your car to charity may not be an attractive tax deduction. A change in federal law mean that people who donate their cars will probably not be able to deduct as much after New Year's Day. Congress made the change because it was concerned that people were taking advantage of car donation programs. Several charities worry that the changes may lower donations and in turn reduce money to their organizations.November 24, 2004

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