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What is the best live musical performance you’ve experienced?

What is the best live musical performance you’ve experienced?

The Replacements reunion is a pretty big deal for a lot of folks. The band formed in Minneapolis in 1979 and never sold many records during a time when people still purchased such things. Yet, the band is credited for amazing live shows and influencing some of the most important voices in rock music. The…
by Michael Olson

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Not easy being green

Not easy being green

A robust frog and toad population is a good indicator of the health of our environment but their survival is constantly threatened by weather, habitat loss and disease.
by Dan Olson

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Who’s feeding kids in northwest Minnesota this summer?

Who’s feeding kids in northwest Minnesota this summer?

The kids of northwestern Minnesota who eat subsidized lunches during the school year aren’t getting much help during the summer. On the other hand, some parts of southern Minnesota where a lot of kids are eligible do a much better job of delivering meals when school is out of session. Those are two at-a-glance conclusions Read more →
by Dave Peters

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What have you learned about preparing for retirement?

Photo by Grant Laird Jr via Flickr “The warning delivered for years to people in their 40s and 50s: You never saved enough in good times, your home and investments took a huge hit in the recession and now, near retirement, there’s no easy way to catch up,” via the Daily Circuit. “Personally, I think…
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Flat Earth beermaker to expand into historic Hamm’s Brewery

Flat Earth beermaker to expand into historic Hamm’s Brewery

A St. Paul microbrewer will expand into the historic Hamm’s Brewery complex on the city’s east side. Flat Earth Brewing Company plans to move into two buildings that overlook Swede Hollow Park. The buildings, in a once-busy industrial district, have become an eyesore in recent years. Dave Gontarek with St. Paul’s Planning and Economic Development…
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Priest jailed, accused of fondling girl

The Diocese of Winona says a Blue Earth priest has been placed on administrative leave after he was charged with sexually assaulting a young girl.

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Minneapolis mayoral candidates clash over education, jobs, police

Minneapolis mayoral candidates clash over education, jobs, police

  UPDATE:  Differences emerged among the six DFL candidates for mayor of Minneapolis Tuesday on issues including education, job creation and police misconduct. MPR News hosted the final scheduled debate before DFL delegates vote this weekend on which of them to endorse. Council Member Gary Schiff pledged not to use city money to subsidize large…
by Curtis Gilbert

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Red Wing residents to elect new mayor

Red Wing residents to elect new mayor

Red Wing will soon have a new leader, months after the city’s mayor resigned because of his ties to the frac sand industry. Six names will be on today’s ballot, including Dan Bender; Elizabeth K. Kocina; Christopher L. Nelson; John M. Sachen; Ernest W. Stone; and Samantha Tix. The Post-Bulletin reports Tix is the first…
by Elizabeth Baier

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How should the U.S. address growing economic inequality?

How should the U.S. address growing economic inequality?

Fifty years ago today the late Alabama Gov. George Wallace shouted, “Segregation now! Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!” at the University of Alabama campus. June 11, 1963, was the date of what has become known as Wallace’s “stand in the schoolhouse door.” The University of Alabama campus was transformed into a scene of chaos when two…
by Michael Olson

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