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• Visiting Walt
  Walt Whitman died more than a century ago. But poets still talk back to the man who changed poetry and opened the world of free verse to future generations. Two professors at Minnesota State University Moorhead compiled a new book that celebrates the contemporary influence of Walt Whitman. It's called Visiting Walt.November 14, 2003
• Little Crow rifle auctioned
  A fancy rifle believed owned by a famous Dakota Indian chief will be sold. It's part of an auction Saturday in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.November 14, 2003
• A tale of two hockey teams
  The college hockey season is underway. The women's hockey team at the University of Minnesota Duluth is defending its national championship. But you wouldn't know it by the size of the crowds.November 13, 2003
• Ventura's official portrait unveiled at state Capitol
  Former Gov. Jesse Ventura appears somber and reflective in his official gubernatorial portrait, unveiled Thursday. The painting will take its place on the ground floor of the Capitol building, joining the likenesses of Ventura's 37 predecessors in the governor's office.November 13, 2003
• Book paints gloomy picture of former governor
  The former manager of the governor's residence says he wouldn't have written the tell-all book released Wednesday if former Gov. Jesse Ventura had not dismissed the staff after a couple of them told reporters about the first family. "I felt compelled to set the record straight," Dan Creed said.November 12, 2003
• Vietnam veteran receives award 37 years late
  A Vietnam War veteran was awarded a Bronze Star for valor Monday - 37 years late. Bill Schiebler, of Eden Prairie, received the medal for rescuing a friend stranded behind enemy lines the night of Nov. 2-3, 1965.November 10, 2003
• Artist Sandy Skoglund lights up the room
  If you go anywhere near the campus of St. Cloud State University in the next few weeks, you might notice a strange light emanating from one of the buildings. Inside, in a room just off the foyer, the walls and floor shimmer with a metallic light. That's because a huge swath of the space is wrapped in aluminum foil.November 10, 2003
• Goodwill sells its treasures on the Internet
  Goodwill Industries is paying more attention to the value of the donated items it receives. The charity group has found it can make money using the Internet to sell antiques.November 9, 2003
• Wiseman's follies
  When you think of the greatest living American film-makers the names Scorsese, Altman and maybe even for those who don't mind a little violence, Tarantino, come to mind. Most Americans wouldn't conjure the name Frederick Wiseman, but the New York Times has suggested Wiseman deserves the title. Wiseman makes documentaries examining everyday Americans living their lives. The Walker Art Center is presenting a Wiseman retrospective this month, which culminates in a visit from the director.November 6, 2003
• Stogies under the stars
  On Thursdays they're out there, somewhere in the city of Duluth. The Cigar Club from the University of Minnesota, Duluth meets once a week. The club members can't smoke inside on campus, so they take their meetings on the road. Each week, they choose a different outdoor spot to light up and just hang around. The club is an official student organization, but the rules are few, and the meetings are mellow.November 6, 2003
• Guthrie hosts an 'original' Twelfth Night
  The Globe Theatre of London is in Minneapolis this week to perform William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. It's what's called an "original practices" production. The show is done much as it would have been done 400 years ago, when the Bard himself was watching from the wings. The Globe's artistic director says they've learned many things about Shakespeare's work, and his world, through doing the show.November 5, 2003
• The remains of farm life
  At the turn of the last century, close to half of all Americans lived in rural areas. Over the last 100 years, though, the number of farmers has dropped so low that by 1993, the U.S. Census stopped counting the number of people living on farms. Lee Klancher is one Minnesotan who mourns the loss of the country's rural communities. His latest book, Tractor in the Pasture, showcases the remnants of a dying lifestyle.November 4, 2003
• Tales of haunted Minnesota
  Many Minnesota homes - and landmarks - have haunted histories. A writer who's been collecting these spooky tales since 1978 shares her experiences at local haunted houses and proves you don't need to be a kid to enjoy a good ghost story.October 31, 2003
• Small town has 16 millionaires
  Sixteen women in central Minnesota are celebrating a big lottery win. They are all employees at Holdingford High School -- 15 school cooks and one custodian. They will split a Powerball jackpot of $95 million. The women faced a throng of reporters in their school lunchroom Tuesday. The winners laid out some of their plans for the money. They want to share it with their families, take vacations and buy new houses and cars.October 28, 2003
• Milk producers organize
  U.S. dairy cooperatives are trying to boost the price farmers receive for their milk. They're paying farmers to cut production, but some wonder if the plan will work.October 26, 2003

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