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October 9, 2015 9:46 AM

Prince serenades Madonna at late-night Paisley Park gig

The Current's Andrea Swensson, one of the lucky few at the private concert, says the two music icons seemed starstruck by each other.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 9, 2015 8:55 AM

Donovan's music reinterpreted

"Lalena" is one of the songs covered on the new album "Gazing With Tranquility: A Tribute to Donovan."

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October 9, 2015 8:49 AM

Minnesota Wild wins after wild comeback

The Wild scored four goals late in the game against the Colorado Avalanche and won 5-4.

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October 9, 2015 8:39 AM

A warm, dry fall across Minnesota

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about a warm and dry fall in much of the state.

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October 9, 2015 7:19 AM

Backlash stalls state HIV prevention proposal

The disagreement over the best way to address HIV and AIDS is reminiscent of some of the early days of the crisis three decades ago.

by Lorna Benson

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October 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Monster toy exhibit isn't just child's play

"America's Monsters, Superheroes and Villains" at the Goldstein Museum of Design displays 60 years of monster toys. Organizers say it also examines how America has seen itself over the last half-century.

by Euan Kerr

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October 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Where to see fall colors this weekend

The North Shore is the place to be this weekend for prime leaf peeping.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 8, 2015 3:58 PM

CVS offering anti-overdose drug without prescription

CVS pharmacists in Minnesota can now distribute naloxone over the counter. CVS says the drug is a safe overdose antidote for heroin and other opiates. A southern Minnesota pharmacy chain plans a similar effort.

by Jon Collins

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October 8, 2015 8:31 AM

Wessell Anderson to headline new jazz series at Orchestra Hall

He will be joined by The Atrium Jazz Ensemble. They will interpret music selected thematically for our region including "Lazy River" by Hoagy Carmichael and "Girl from the North Country" by Bob Dylan.

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October 8, 2015 8:29 AM

Red Wing: Attacks on police should count as hate crimes

Police Chief Roger Pohlman tells MPR News that the slayings of dozens of police officers across the United States this year highlights the need to enhance the penalty for assaulting cops.

by Tim Nelson

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