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December 15, 2015 4:00 AM

Play means to help people of mixed race find sense of belonging

The author of "Purple Cloud" explains that even within a single family, people of mixed race may identify differently.

by Marianne Combs

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December 14, 2015 8:57 AM

Adele to kick off North American tour in St. Paul

The Grammy winner will play at the Xcel Energy Center on July 5-6. Tickets go on sale Thursday.

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December 14, 2015 4:00 AM

Winona's downtown offers developers opportunities, and challenges

The city's industrial past makes redeveloping the downtown area a complicated business.

by Elizabeth Baier

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December 11, 2015 8:55 AM

Adam Sandler updates 'Hanukkah Song'

The comedian recently updated the lyrics to include actress Scarlett Johansson and singer Adam Levine, among others, during a live concert in San Diego, Calif.

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December 11, 2015 8:40 AM

Bridgewater fumbles away chance at win against Arizona

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, says the Minnesota Vikings put up a good fight against heavily favored Arizona, but turnovers hurt their chances.

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December 11, 2015 8:06 AM

Warm temperatures bring new records to Minnesota

Mark Seeley, U of M climatologist, says the state has been on a warm streak since Sept. 1.

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December 11, 2015 5:57 AM

Mpls. superintendent pick Paez knew of Mass. school abuse allegations

A report out this week details extensive claims of physical abuse at a school in Holyoke, Mass., the district incoming Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Sergio Paez led for two years.

by Matt Sepic

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December 11, 2015 4:00 AM

Twin Cities fifth-graders ask: Shall we dance?

Touching someone of the opposite sex is typically a squeamish affair for 10-year-olds, but not for a group of Twin Cities fifth-graders who've learned ballroom dancing.

by Cathy Wurzer

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December 11, 2015 4:00 AM

Environment group pans MN water-quality program

The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy said a program to improve farm runoff is ineffective in removing nitrates, in part because it's voluntary.

by Mark Steil

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December 10, 2015 8:57 AM

Ramsey Lewis to play holiday classics at the Dakota

Lewis has won three Grammys and in 2007 earned a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award.

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