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January 21, 2016 4:00 AM

St. Cloud police, battered women's shelter team up to help domestic violence victims

St. Cloud police are bringing advocates from a battered women's shelter to domestic violence calls.

by Manda Lillie

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January 20, 2016 8:57 AM

Cactus Blossoms out with a new album

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Mississippi" by the Minneapolis-based Cactus Blossoms from their new album "You're Dreaming." It comes out Friday.

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January 20, 2016 8:13 AM

End of Delta's direct MSP-Tokyo flights would close long chapter in aviation history

If Delta Air Lines drops direct flights from Minneapolis to Tokyo, it would end a long chapter in aviation history.

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January 20, 2016 4:00 AM

Photos: Cokato portrait photographer's work illuminates the era

Starting in 1902, photographer Gust Akerlund documented the people and history of Cokato, just west of the Twin Cities.

by MPR News Staff

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January 20, 2016 4:00 AM

Amazon gets Wall Street's blessing to grab growth now, profits later

Amazon's tiny profits have long fueled questions about the company's growth strategy and how long it can keep the pressure on Target, Best Buy and other traditional retailers. Those questions are fading.

by Martin Moylan

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January 19, 2016 8:55 AM

Dolly Parton's rags-to-riches-to-giving story

Dolly Parton turns 70 today. She grew up poor, but is now worth about $500 million. In 1995, she started a program to give away books to kids in honor of her father , who never learned to read.

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January 19, 2016 8:39 AM

Ellison to headline meeting urging reforms in wages, fair scheduling

Democratic U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison headlines a meeting today in Richfield to talk about economic issues facing most families.

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January 19, 2016 4:00 AM

Board considers referendum on Minneapolis parks funding

The 20-year ballot measure would cost city taxpayers tens of millions, but proponents say it's needed to catch up on repairs.

by Brandt Williams

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January 18, 2016 9:00 AM

Crawford to pay tribute to Toussaint at the Dakota

Davell Crawford to pay tribute to Allen Toussaint's legacy for two nights at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis.

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January 18, 2016 8:36 AM

Dayton's proposed water funding could help cities like Tracy

Tracy, Minnesota faces a number of water quality issues. Gov. Mark Dayton's recent proposal to spend more money on water quality could help.

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