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December 17, 2015 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Climbing Bedlam's 'Monkey Bar'

This week on Art Hounds we check out a fusion of Asian dance, ROCK4LOVE's battle of the bands for musicians of color, and "Monkey Bar" at Bedlam Lowertown.

by Marianne Combs

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December 17, 2015 3:00 AM

Fork in the road for MN transportation funding: Gas tax or sales tax?

Gov. Mark Dayton said the projected surplus meant a gas tax was dead. Fellow DFLers aren't so sure.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 16, 2015 8:57 AM

Seeger acknowledged King Solomon in writing 'Turn! Turn! Turn!'

Pete Seeger gave King Solomon credit for helping to write the hit song "Turn! Turn! Turn!"

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December 16, 2015 6:58 AM

More U students report mental health diagnoses, sexual assault

A new survey from the University of Minnesota shows that while smoking and high-risk drinking have gone down, the number of students reporting mental health conditions and sexual assaults have climbed.

by Peter Cox

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December 16, 2015 6:20 AM

Clinton highlights Minnesota program in anti-terrorism speech

The Democratic presidential hopeful says a Twin Cities pilot project that aims to reduce the isolation and alienation of young Somali people needs more financial support.

by Matt Sepic

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December 16, 2015 4:00 AM

Board ponders mandatory breaks for pharmacy staffs

Pharmacists complain they can't take breaks, even for the bathroom. Trade groups are pushing back.

by Lorna Benson

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December 15, 2015 8:54 AM

Johnny Cash, Gordon Jenkins settled dispute over 'Folsom Prison Blues'

Johnny Cash had to settle a dispute over writing "Folsom Prison Blues."

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December 15, 2015 8:27 AM

DNR rethinks budget, cuts winter recreation services

This year, less than half as many state parks will have groomed ski trails, and winter camping opportunities will be reduced.

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December 15, 2015 8:23 AM

Climate agreement's effect in Minnesota an open question

It's uncertain how the Paris climate agreement will affect Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer and Elizabeth Dunbar

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December 15, 2015 6:22 AM

Minn. officials, religious leaders promise unity against Islamophobia

Minnesota faith and political leaders say they stand with the Muslim community in the state.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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