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January 27, 2016 6:24 AM

After botched start, Mpls. considers changes to superintendent search process

The board wants to use a new search firm and may keep the names of semifinalists private.

by Peter Cox

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January 27, 2016 4:00 AM

At Swedish Institute, watercolorist is a big deal ... and so is his work

Lars Lerin may not be well known in the United States, but in Scandinavia he's celebrated for his watercolors and books.

by Marianne Combs

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January 27, 2016 12:01 AM

MN report finds acute costs from chronic disease

For the first time, the state can put a dollar figure on the long-lasting diseases that afflict 1.6 million Minnesotans. It's in the tens of billions.

by Lorna Benson

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January 26, 2016 6:09 PM

Sanders draws 20K to rallies in Duluth, St. Paul

Bernie Sanders has drawn big audiences in Minnesota before, but yesterday's were his biggest ever here.

by Matt Sepic and Dan Kraker

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January 26, 2016 2:48 PM

Minneapolis Institute of Art to gain key pieces Bruce Dayton displayed in his home

The will for Bruce Dayton, the late businessman and Minnesota governor's father, leaves much of his personal collection to Mia. The gift roster is filled with pieces by renowned artists.

by Brian Bakst

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January 26, 2016 8:57 AM

Low's version of 'Let's Stay Together' a hit at The Current's birthday party

Low's cover of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" was a hit at The Current's recent 11th birthday celebrations at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

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January 26, 2016 7:05 AM

Life-without-parole ruling could give 8 Minn. juveniles chance of release

A Supreme Court decision gives eight Minnesotans sentenced to life in prison as juveniles hope for release.

by Riham Feshir

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January 26, 2016 4:00 AM

As crop prices fall, MN farmers may roll more land into conservation

Major grain prices are so low many farmers will lose money trying to put a crop in the ground. That's rekindling farmer interest in enrolling land in the federal Conservation Reserve Program.

by Mark Steil