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October 8, 2015 7:24 AM

Domestic partner killings drive St. Paul homicides

Half of the eight people reported killed in St. Paul this year have died allegedly at the hands of their domestic partners, including two St. Paul men killed by their girlfriends.

by Brandt Williams

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October 8, 2015 6:04 AM

Instead of celebrating a birthday, family mourns 3 siblings killed in fire

Officials said they've been unable to pinpoint the cause of the house fire in north Minneapolis.

by Matt Sepic and Riham Feshir

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October 8, 2015 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Cantus and Joe Sinness' 'Fey' drawings

This week on Art Hounds: Cantus sings about love, photographs of wild horses and Joe Sinness' "Fey" drawings.

by Marianne Combs

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October 7, 2015 8:12 AM

Rodney King's place in U.S. history takes center stage

A show at the Penumbra Theatre that's resonating with audiences amid the current discussion on race is getting rave reviews.

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October 7, 2015 8:07 AM

Electronic music pioneer Kraftwerk to play at Northrop

Concert-goers will be given old-school red and green 3-D glasses so they can fully appreciate the videos that will be shown behind the band.

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October 6, 2015 8:44 AM

Jesso's new song about living in L.A.

Tobias Jesso Jr. is performing Tuesday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

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October 6, 2015 4:00 AM

Debate rages as 'Cadillac tax' gets closer

Beginning in 2018, the government will impose heavy financial penalties on employer-provided health plans it deems overly generous. But some lawmakers hope to cancel the tax altogether.

by Mark Zdechlik

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October 5, 2015 8:57 AM

Willie Nelson's song from a concept album hit No. 1

"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," was part of the "Red Headed Stranger" album, which was Nelson's first success as a performer. He had been known only as a songwriter until then.

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October 5, 2015 6:13 AM

Black Lives Matter holds peaceful protest at marathon

The group kept its promise to stay off the race course but briefly blocked vehicle traffic near the finish line in St. Paul.

by Matt Sepic

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October 2, 2015 8:56 AM

Gospel Machine releases new 'garage gospel' music

The group is hosting a record release show Friday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

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