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August 21, 2015 4:00 AM

Arts program helps women with disabilities navigate sex, relationships

For clients who may never have had sex ed, Upstream Arts offers a creative approach to learning about love, relationships and boundaries.

by Marianne Combs

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August 21, 2015 4:00 AM

Fears grow that more MN Somali youth have gone to ISIS

Members of the Somali community say that more young people have disappeared, despite efforts to prevent terror recruiting here.

by Laura Yuen and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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August 20, 2015 9:07 AM

Fergus Falls band to recreate a 1970s-era variety show

The Fergus Falls-based band Daniel will perform at the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis every Thursday this month.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 19, 2015 9:50 AM

Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers to play in Minneapolis tonight

Band members have been releasing a series of YouTube videos recorded on the road in a van as they drive from one gig to another.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 19, 2015 4:00 AM

Walker says his health plan puts families 'back in charge'

Campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination, the Wisconsin governor unveiled a plan that uses some familiar GOP ideas.

by Mark Zdechlik

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August 18, 2015 10:51 AM

Changing religions, changing names

Changing a name after converting can be a healthy outer reflection of an inward shift, but Tamara Gray says that not making the simple change mindfully can lead into unhealthy territory

by Haleema Shah

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August 18, 2015 9:51 AM

Minnesota counties, Otto tangle over audits

State Auditor Rebecca Otto has asked counties for a three-year audit contract now -- in advance of a new law. Not everyone is keen on making the commitment.

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August 18, 2015 9:45 AM

40 years ago: 'Jive Talkin'' tops the charts

The Bee Gees' hit single was a comeback of sorts as the band reinvented itself as a disco act.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 18, 2015 8:49 AM

For hunters and habitat, DNR renews efforts to reverse pheasant decline

The DNR is expanding a program that will preserve more private land for both wildlife habitat and public hunting.

by Matt Sepic

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August 17, 2015 7:06 PM

Minn. craft brewers, Smack Shack win airport spots

The Metropolitan Airports Commission approved a set of new concession bids Monday, as a once-a-decade-or-so refresh of retail and restaurant offerings in Terminal 1 moves forward.

by Tim Nelson

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