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Cathy Wurzer
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Where to see fall colors this week
Northwestern Minnesota remains the best spot to see changing leaves this weekend, with that corner of the state approaching 50 to 75 percent turned.
A very small number of Minnesota students actually go to charter schools. But you wouldn't know it by the size of the debate the publicly financed, independently run schools can stir up.
Leonard Cohen's voice called a 'blessing'
Today's Morning Edition music is from "You Want it Darker" the title track from Leonard Cohen's forthcoming album.
Control of Minnesota Legislature could hinge on a few districts
All 201 Minnesota legislative seats are up for grabs this year. A race in one south suburban district between a first-time candidate and a first-time incumbent offers a look at what's at stake.
During her hiatus, Peaches starred in a one-woman stage production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" and also released a film version of her electro-rock opera "Peaches Does Herself." She also put out a book.