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Q&A Credit Counselors
Despite a struggling economy, many Minnesotans are finding ways to save money and thrive financially. Dan Williams and Malcolm Johannessen from Lutheran Social Service answerd your questions on personal financial issues.
To view last night’s Jeff Olsen "$urviving the Economy" Extra, CLICK HERE
For more "Money Matters" news, CLICK HERE
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Preventing Teen Suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in teens and young adults in Minnesota. Reporter Boyd Huppert profiled one Twin Cities family who shared their very personal story. Their son was a star athlete and student, who seemed to have it all. That's why his decision to take his own life, last fall, stunned everyone who knew him. And it left his parents searching for answers. Dr. Dan Reidenberg, executive director of Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) answered your questions and comments in this forum.
CLICK HERE to view last night's Extra
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DTV: Q & A
We are just one year away from the federal government's mandated switch to digital television. What does it mean and how will it impact you? KARE 11 digital technology experts Jeff Phillips and Tony McDonald answer your questions.
For more DTV information, CLICK HERE.
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Could Your Commute Be Killing You?
Could your commute be killing you? It may seem like an outrageous question, but health experts say, it could be true. Dr. Dan Halvorsen, a physiology and stress expert from Children’s Hospital answers your stress related questons Thursday November 15th. This forum is now closed.
To watch Greg Vandegrift’s report on Driving and Stress, CLICK HERE.
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Steve Smith - KARE11 Political Analyst
A record turn out is expected for tonight’s caucuses around Minnesota. Tuesday Febuary 5th Steve Smith KARE11's Political Analyst answered your questions about the political races during our online chat LUNCHTIME LIVE! Smith is the director of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He has authored or coauthored six books on congressional politics and is working on books on party leadership in the U.S Senate and the nature of party effects on congressional voting. He has worked on Capitol Hill in several capacities. Smith lives in the Twin Cities.
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Protecting You from a Mortgage Crisis
In today's online forum, you can get tips and advice on keeping out of mortgage crisis. Katie Hausenbauer and Elliot Ginsburg of ACORN Housing were our guests hosts LUNCHTIME LIVE!.
To watch KARE 11 reporter Allen Costantini's story on the mortgage crisis, click here.
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Teen Drivers
Nearly 100 teenagers die in Minnesota each year in traffic accidents. Some lawmakers are calling for stricter laws to help protect young drivers. Gordy Pehrson, a teen driving expert from the Department of Public Safety answered your questions in the November 13, 2007 KARE Forum.
To view Joe Fryer's indepth Extra on teen driving or for additional links and information, CLICK HERE.
Find out more about the six students from Princeton High School,
CLICK HERE.
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Talk about Sex
Talking about sex is often a taboo topic, but today sex expert Jessica Giordani answered questions during an online forum.
The conversation offered a preview of the KARE 11 News Extra airing tonight at 10 p.m. that profiles some Minnesotans who are challenging the notion that open talk about sex, should only take place behind closed doors.
Giordani is the owner of the "Smitten Kitten" store in Minneapolis and a long time advocate for communicating more openly about sex.
While you can no longer ask Giordani questions, you can still view today's Q & A, just CLICK HERE.
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Visit with Julie and Mike
KARE 11's Julie Nelson talks about her Extra profiling the miracle birth following the collapse of the I-35W bridge. Mike will also preview other stories you won't want to miss in November.
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Why Do Gas Prices Spike?
Why do gas prices spike anyway? Jason Toews, Co-Found of TwinCitiesGasPrices.com
answerd your questions.
CLICK HERE to watch Ricks EXTRA.
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Helping Couples Talk about Money
It is one of often the cause for tension and stress in relationships. Money. Nathan Dungan from “Share. Save. Spend.” offers tips and advice for couples on how to talk about money and the financial health of their family.
To watch Julie Nelson’s KARE 11 Extra on Couples and Money, CLICK HERE.
Share/Spend/Save website:www.sharesavespend.com
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Protect Yourself from Lyme Disease
Heading to the woods for the holiday weekend? Get some real facts on the risk of Lyme Disease and what you can do to protect
yourself and your family. Jeff Hahn, professor of entomology at the University of Minnesota answered your questions.
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Tips for Your Trees from Minnesota's Expert
Are your trees in danger of a disease making its way to Minnesota? Ask our expert your horticulture questions. Mark Abrahamson who is the State Survey Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture hosted this Lunchtime Live.
CLICK HERE for the KARE11 EXTRA on the Emerald Ash Borer.
For more information on the Emerald Ash Borer CLICK HERE.
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Hot Trends Q & A with Mpls.-St. Paul Magazine
In today's online forum, get a "Fresh Start" on lifestyle and fashion trends in the Twin Cities with Mpls. St. Paul Magazine Lifestyle Editor Jayne Haugen Olson. It's part of the KARE 11 News Extra ongoing "Fresh Start Fridays" series.
For more KARE 11 Extra "Fresh Start" stories, click here.
For more go to mspmag.com
Visit Jayne's Blog.
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Digging out of Debt
Digging out of debt can seem to be an overwhelming problem for many people. Dan Williams and Marjorie Klimek of LSS Financial Counseling Service offered tips and advice on this issue.
To watch last night’s KARE 11 News Extra by Mike Pomeranz on “digging out of debt”, CLICK HERE
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Food Safety. How to keep your family safe.
E. coli continues to make headlines. What is going on and how do we watch out for bad food? Heidi Kassenborg, DVM is the Director of the Dairy and Food Inspection Division of the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture answered questions about food safety.
CLICK HEREfor more information on food safety.
CLICK HEREfor a fact sheet on meat safety.
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Money advice for women
As part of the KARE 11 Extra "Fresh Start" series, Certified Financial Planner, Amy Jensen Wolff is answered your questions. Amy specializes in money management and financial planning for women.
Amy Wolff's web site www.ajwfinancial.com
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Mentally ill struggle in broken system
Sue Abderholden has devoted her career to changing laws and attitudes that affect people with disabilities and their families. Most recently, she has focused on the stigma surrounding mental illness and the broken system of care for children and adults with mental illness as the executive director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Minnesota.
CLICK HERE for Rick Kupchella's series on the mental health crisis.
CLICK HERE to link to the Minnesota Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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Is your child being harassed online? Q & A with online bullying expert Justin Patchin
There's a new bully on the block, but you may never know who it is. That's because the vicious attacks are often anonymous - initiated through emails, text messages, and personal pages, like MySpace. Parents, you're usually the last to know this is happening to your child. Online bullying expert, Justin Patchin, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire who has been studying this type of high tech harrassment answered your questions in our "Lunchtime Live" Monday April 30th.
To watch KARE 11 Reporter Joe Fryer's reports on this topic:
CLICK HERE for part one
CLICK HERE for part two
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Resource advice for veterans
Looking for information on Veterans benefits and resources? Ron Quade from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs answered your questions.
For more information on the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, CLICK HERE.
For local KARE 11 soldier stories, CLICK HERE
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Choosing the right college for your kid
Is your child struggling to find the right college? Are you bogged down in the applying for financial aid? What can parents do now to help their kids be successful after high school? Valerie Broughton from College Connectors has tips and advice on wading through the process of getting into college.
For more information on College Connectors, CLICK HERE.
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“Fresh Start” on fitness with Chris Freytag
Does your fitness plan need a makeover? As part of KARE 11's “Fresh Start Friday” series, expert Chris Freytag answered your questions and offered tips and advice on getting started on a successful workout plan or taking your routine to the next stage.
CLICK HERE for the latest Motivation Monday with Tim McNiff and Chris Freytag.
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Have you always wanted to be your own boss? Nancy Meyer from the College of St. Catherine
Have you always wanted to be your own boss? Nancy Meyer, Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship from the College of St. Catherine, will share tips and insight on starting, maintaining and improving your own business.
Nancy Meyer took your questions during our live online forum Thursday May 3rd.
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A soldier's long journey home. Sgt. John Kriesel
Sgt. John Kriesel lost both his legs during an explosion in Iraq. KARE 11 has been following his recovery progress and his recent homecoming to the Twin Cities. He took questions from you and shared his experiences first hand during our online forum.
Watch the KARE11 News EXTRAKARE 11 News Extra, where reporter Joe Fryer profiled Sgt. Kriesel. To watch the report or view Sgt. Kriesel's blogs for KARE 11, CLICK HERE.
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Trying to quit smoking? Q & A with Dr. Ed Ehlinger
Do you want to quit smoking, but can’t? One of the nation’s leading experts on tobacco use, Dr. Ed Ehlinger from the University of Minnesota answered your questions about smoking cessation, the smoking ban, or any other concerns on this topic.
To watch last night’s Extra on laser treatment for smokers, CLICK HERE.
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Give your career a Fresh Start. Q&A with counselor Donna Bennett
Are you bored at work? Unchallenged? Under utilized? Looking for something more? Give your career a "Fresh Start" with psychologist and career counselor Donna Bennett, M.A., L.P. As part of the ongoing KARE 11 "Fresh Start" series, Bennett answered all your career questions Friday April 27th during our online forum LUNCHTIME LIVE! An expert at helping people clarify their life purpose, Bennett is also the author of "High-achieving Women at Mid-Career: Is Doing It All Doing You In?” The "Fresh Start" series continues at 10 p.m. on the KARE 11 News Extra tonight. For a preview click here.
Visit Donna's Web Site CLICK HERE
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Dog training expert Kathryn Newman
Suffering dog bites is making headlines. How can you avoid this danger? Do you have a dog that could attack? Dog training expert Kathryn Newman of Augusta Training in Edina offers tips and information on this topic along with answers to other dog training questions.
Follow these links:
How to avoid a dog bite CLICK HERE
For more pet care information, CLICK HERE
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Immigration Issues in Minnesota with Scott Goldberg KARE 11 Reporter
LUNCHTIME LIVE! guest host was KARE 11 reporter Scott Goldberg. Commenting and answering questions on his recent Extra report on immigration issues and undocumented workers in Minnesota.
To watch Scott's report, CLICK HERE.
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KARE 11 Meteorologist Belinda Jensen
When our own KARE 11 meteorologist Belinda Jensen isn't anchoring weather week days on the 5, 6 or 10 p.m. news, she reports stories on everything from swimming with sea turtles to helping your garden grow. She is also the popular host of KARE 11 Saturday with Eric Perkins.
Now's your chance to chat with Bel. Belinda was online from noon to 1 p.m. Monday Feb. 12th to answer all your questions about Minnesota weather, her feature series Grow with KARE, even her own efforts to balance work and life.
Follow these links:
Grow with KARE
The Roses Extra from Friday the 9th
More about Belinda.
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Kids & allowance. Q & A with Nathan Dungan
Allowance can be a tough topic for parents. Should you give allowance? At what age? Should it be tied to chores? Nathan Dungan president of Share/Save/Spend, an organization that helps youth and adults achieve financial sanity by developing and maintaining healthy financial habits.
Nathan posted answers to your questions on LUNCHTIME LIVE!, March 1st, 2007.
Nathan was interview by KARE 11's Julie Nelson for this week's Family File segment:Click here
Share/Spend/Save website:www.sharesavespend.com
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Problems with your pooch? Answers from dog expert John Pilati-Warner
Problems with your pooch? The "dog whisperer" can help. John Pilati-Warner hosted LUNCHTIME LIVE! and shared his dog training tips.
CLICK HERE to watch the EXTRA on dog training.
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What’s up with the weather? Q & A with meteorologist Don Moldenhauer
Weather is at the top of everyone’s mind this week. In this season of change, KARE 11 meteorologist and executive weather producer, Don Moldenhauer hosted LUNCHTIME LIVE! online forum.
To learn more go to the KARE11 Weather Page.
To learn more go to Don's bio page.
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After the Hurricane: Post-Katrina stories with Joe Fryer
The aftermath of Katrina continues to touch so many lives across the country, including folks here in Minnesota. KARE 11 reporter Joe Fryer spent his vacation volunteering in areas still trying to recover from the devastating hurricane. Joe shared his experiences on kare11.com's online forum LUNCHTIME LIVE!.
CLICK HERE to watch Joe's EXTRA.
Learn more about Joe on his Bio Page
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Retirement Planning
KARE 11 anchor Mike Pomeranz hosted a Q & A with financial expert Dan Ament from the Ament Consulting Group at RBC Dain Rauscher. Mike and Dan were be available from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday February 22, 2007.
To view Mikes Extra on Retirement Planning CLICK HERE.
More from Dan Ament on KARE11 Sunrise.
Building your next egg
Budget Templates
Tax Changes
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Ask the Pharmacist
With the flu and cold season top of mind, viewers took the opportunity Monday to get some questions answered by KARE 11's “Ask the Pharmacist” expert, Doug White RPh.
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Q & A with gardening expert Bobby Jensen Febuary 2007
Each week Bobby joins Belinda Jensen in the KARE 11 News feature series "Grow with KARE" Fridays at 6 p.m. and again Saturdays at 9 a.m. Even when its frigid outdoors, they share tips to keep our flowers and plants healthy inside, as well as preparation advice for the upcoming spring planting season. For more on Bobby & Bel's Grow with KARE series, CLICK HERE.
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Q and A: Junkmasters
TUESDAY LUNCHTIME LIVE!
Are you looking for ways to turn your trash into treasure? Let the Junkmasters help! Junkmaster Cindy Chapman answered your crafting questions and shared lots of fun ideas too.
To go the Junkmasters Web Site, CLICK HERE.
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Parenting struggles? Q & A with expert Tina Feigal
Parenting is often a challenge. Thursday we offered can get some help. Parenting expert Tina Feigal, M.S., Ed., from the Center for the Challenging Child was available to answer all your questions and offer advice in this online forum.
For more information on Tina Feigal, go to her website: www.nurturedheart.com
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Relationship expert Dr. Brenda Schaeffer
EMAIL YOUR QUESTIONS: forum@kare11.com
Valentine's Day is here! Are you looking for love? Or just seeking a little “sweetener” in your long term relationship? Are you in love or could it be love addiction? Relationship expert Dr. Brenda Schaeffer answered your questions Wednesday Febuary 14th 2007.
For more information on Dr. Schaeffer’s books, go to: www.itsallaboutlove.com
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MN Association of Realtors_Glenn Dorfman
What is going on with the real estate market in Minnesota and how does it affect you? Wednesday we found out from the expert. Chief Operating Officer and Lobbyist for the Minnesota Association of Realtors, Glenn Dorfman, was available from noon to 1 p.m. and answered questions on kare11.com's Lunchtime Live!
Click Here to watch Rick Kupchella's EXTRA on how the aging boomer population is affecting housing market.
For more information go to the MN Association of Realtors web site www.mnrealtor.com.
Questioning ended at 1:00 p.m.
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Plastic Surgeon and Author Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz
Plastic surgeon and author, Dr. Joe Gryskiewicz. Although he has extensive training in all aspects of cosmetic and plastic surgery, Dr. Gryskiewicz’s special medical interests are breast augmentation, nose surgery, facial plastic surgery, and body contouring. He is a Clinical Professor at the University of Minnesota Cleft Palate Clinics School of Dentistry and is past Chief of Surgery at Fairview Southdale Hospital in the Minneapolis suburb of Edina. This forum was part of Lunchtime Live! on Febuary, 6th, 2007.
CLICK HERE to see the KARE11 EXTRA report on Body contouring, a plastic surgery trend.
Additional links to information on Plastic Surgery:
www.surgery.org
www.plasticsurgery.org
www.liposite.com
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Avian Flu
Often one of the hottest online search topics, Avian Flu is back in the news this week. Reporter Greg Vandegrift, who has followed this story from the begining for KARE-11, spent the noon hour answering questions during Lunchtime Live.
To watch last night's Extra on Avian Flu: CLICK HERE
If you'd like to check out the HD forum: CLICK HERE
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HDTV - High Defintion Television
WELCOME! The Lunchtime Live forum on Digital Television is no longer live. Click a comment below to read the conversation.
The guests are two of KARE 11's top DTV experts, Director of Technology and Operations Jeff Phillips and Manager of Technology Tony McDonald.
For more information, visit our HDTV Page
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