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Art Hounds: Bike shop textile art
A multi-sensory show in Owatonna Center for the Arts asks what legacy we create. 1950s rock ‘n roll comes to life in the musical “Million Dollar Quartet” at the Old Log Theatre near Excelsior, and Eric Ouren’s fiber art figures reward a close look at a bike shop in St Peter. 
Harrowing stories resurface in newly discovered Lake Superior shipwreck
Seventy years after sinking with the loss of more than half its crew in a Lake Superior storm, the freighter Henry Steinbrenner was found this month by a pair of Minnesota shipwreck hunters. With the discovery, a tale of tragedy, survival and heroism on the big lake once lost to time and fading memories is resurrected.
Minneapolis gallery selling first Bob Ross painting from PBS show for $9.85 million
Bob Ross’ first piece from the first episode of the PBS program “The Joy of Painting” 40 years ago is up for sale at the Minneapolis gallery Modern Artifact — for $9.85 million.
Ex-Rep. Vin Weber talks GOP infighting, possible government shutdown
“Everybody can say, ‘Well, it's going to be different this time.’ But everything tells us this will be a loser for the Republicans,” the former Minnesota GOP congressman said of a possible federal shutdown Sunday. He spoke with Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer.
Duluth deals with citywide flooding after several inches of rain; more wet weather ahead
Roads are still slick Monday morning after more than four inches of rain fell in Duluth over the weekend, forcing water up from sewers and leading to flooding across the city.
As student mental health needs leap, schools seek a next generation of counselors
A nearly $7 million federal grant is helping address Minnesota’s long standing shortage of school counselors. Those doing the work now in northwestern Minnesota say the needs are greater than ever.
How Delta's dominance is driving up flight prices at MSP
If you’ve tried to fly out for a fall getaway, you might have noticed airline tickets out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport seem pricey. That’s no illusion, Star Tribune consumer reporter Gita Sitaramiah tells MPR News.
Crops suffer as drought spreads in Minnesota
Since last week, drought has worsened and spotty rainfall has continued on and off. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley about the lack of rain and it’s effects on crops.