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September 3, 2015 8:56 AM

Lynyrd Skynyrd comes to the Minnesota State Fair

The band's "Sweet Home Alabama" was written in 1973 in response to Neil Young's "Southern Man" and "Alabama," which were critical of southern attitudes.

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September 3, 2015 8:00 AM

Art Hounds: Woody Guthrie and the funniest people

This week Art Hounds lead us to a five-hour dance performance, the funniest stand-up comedy and an exploration of the life and music of Woody Guthrie.

by Marianne Combs

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September 3, 2015 4:00 AM

Expect more? Empty shelves frustrate Target customers, execs

Target once downplayed its problems keeping stores stocked with merchandise. Target CEO Brian Cornell now says the empty shelves are a serious problem that must be solved.

by Martin Moylan

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September 3, 2015 4:00 AM

On the farm, a great growing season can't do it all

Larry Dreier has never seen a growing season this good. But his dairy operation will be lucky to break even.

by Jim Bickal

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September 2, 2015 11:07 AM

State Fair booth a sounding board, lightning rod on race

A Minnesota State Fair booth is sparking some provocative conversations about race. Much of the discussion revolves around whose lives matter.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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September 2, 2015 8:59 AM

Commodores to play at the State Fair

The funky lead vocal on "Brick House" was performed by drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange. He's still in the band and will be singing the tune at the Fair tonight.

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September 2, 2015 7:59 AM

Rybak: Tutor and student relationship key to success

Later today, the education group Generation Next will announce its latest effort to close the achievement gap in Minnesota schools. The group's solution: Tutoring.

by Cathy Wurzer

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September 2, 2015 4:00 AM

Minnesota United soccer fanatics ready for major league step

What used to be a few guys with a passion for soccer is now a fan club topping 500 members. They're loud, creative and hoping the Loons take Minnesota soccer to the next level.

by Michael Swearingen

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September 2, 2015 4:00 AM

As prices slump, metal recyclers steel themselves

China's slowdown is having ripple effects around the world, including in Minnesota.

by Matt Sepic

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September 1, 2015 7:25 AM

Sonny and Cher struggled with looks before hitting it big

"We struggled and struggled and struggled because of the way we looked, " Cher told Billboard magazine recently.

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