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September 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Tiny animals may have a big impact on Minnesota fish

Spiny waterfleas, an invasive species, may be using up the food that young fish like walleye need to survive.

by Dan Gunderson

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September 9, 2015 4:00 AM

Startups bet on consumer demand for health care convenience

Some startup companies around the country are expanding on the retail clinic business model, offering primary health care by video, apps, and even house calls.

by Mark Zdechlik

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September 8, 2015 8:55 AM

Sinatra and Hoboken Four broke through 80 years ago

The appearance on the popular live radio talent show was Sinatra's first national exposure. He was 19 years old at the time.

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September 8, 2015 8:09 AM

Law professor: Police body cameras a tough issue for policy makers

Police departments nationwide are increasing their use of body cameras. Many hope it'll shed light on complaints about racial bias and excessive force.

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September 8, 2015 4:00 AM

Why walleye is Minnesota's 'holy grail of fish'

The DNR's move to close the walleye season on Lake Mille Lacs triggered a mini-cultural crisis this summer in Minnesota. What is it about that fish that keeps us hooked?

by Dan Kraker

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September 6, 2015 12:23 PM

Mpls. demonstrators urge U.S. to take in more refugees

The demonstrators said both the United States and European countries should be doing far more to aid refugees of the civil war in Syria.

by Matt Sepic

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September 4, 2015 9:10 AM

40 years ago: 'Get Down Tonight' hits No. 1

The song became the first of five chart-topping singles for KC and the Sunshine Band.

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September 4, 2015 8:23 AM

Michael Tonder: Art to inspire conversation about suicide

An art exhibit -- "What's Left: Lives Touched by Suicide" -- aims to start a conversation and opens tonight in Grand Rapids, Minn.

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September 4, 2015 7:20 AM

Summer ends hot and humid

High dew points and hot temperatures are helping Minnesota ring out the final days of the fair.

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September 4, 2015 4:00 AM

U of M rolls out new policy defining sexual consent

As classes at the U of M Twin Cities are about to begin, the school is telling students about its new "affirmative sexual consent" policy.

by Peter Cox

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