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In your opinion, what was the best music of the past year?

The Grammy awards, handed out Sunday night, are meant to honor the year’s best recordings as determined by peers in the industry. Today’s Question: In your opinion, what was the best music of the past year?
by Eric Ringham

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Minn. legislators still divided on gun control after hearings

Minn. legislators still divided on gun control after hearings

After three days of hearings this week at the state Capitol, legislators remain divided on the issue of gun control with some believing compromise and consensus can be reached, while others believe the debate to be a distraction from important budget work.
by Mike Mulcahy and Tim Pugmire

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Video: Annual Minnesota Beard-Off

Nearly 100 will compete for the Twin Cities beard championship title this weekend. Watch a video of the competitive beardsmen talk about how they prepare for the show.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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Heartland Girls' Ranch helps heal underage victims of sex trafficking

Heartland Girls' Ranch helps heal underage victims of sex trafficking

To combat the growing problem of sex trafficking, Minnesota is changing how it views underage victims. Advocates are asking lawmakers to help support safe housing that's not juvenile detention. The Heartland Girls' Ranch, founded more than 20 years ago as a place for abused or neglected girls, is one such healthy refuge from sexual exploitation.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Are transparency and accountability important values in the fight against terrorism?

The Obama administration’s use of drones to kill terror suspects has attracted harsh criticism in recent days and contributed to the controversy around the nomination of John Brennan to head the CIA. Some in government are calling for more transparency and accountability – for example, by subjecting drone strikes to a legal review process, or…
by Eric Ringham

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Silica sand mine study requested by state agencies

Silica sand mine study requested by state agencies

State agencies are calling for a broader and more detailed environmental study on two proposed silica sand mines in Winona County. The recommendation comes as some legislators are considering the possibility of a statewide study of the potential environmental and health effects of the booming industry.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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