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August 11, 2015 4:00 AM

Written food safety test is hurdle for Somali businesses

The food safety test is available in Spanish, Korean and other languages -- but not in Somali.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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August 10, 2015 8:59 AM

TLC hit No. 1 with "Waterfalls" 20 years ago

The all-female R&B group TLC became the best-selling American female group of all time.

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August 10, 2015 8:46 AM

MIA reboots brand to become 'Mia'

A decision by a popular Minnesota art museum to rebrand itself has drawn a mixed reaction.

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August 10, 2015 6:00 AM

Minnesota researchers eye crops that feed bees, make money

Western Minnesota researchers are experimenting with plants that can produce profitable oilseeds for farmers and also deliver a critical food source for bees and other pollinating insects.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 10, 2015 4:00 AM

Plenty of restaurants, not enough cooks

Restaurants are springing up so fast in the Twin Cities that managers are finding it difficult to hire staff.

by Matt Sepic

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August 7, 2015 12:33 PM

Cranes and forklifts mix with art in sculpture garden renovation

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is undergoing a major renovation this summer. This week, workers began the first phase of the project: Dismantling more than 40 heavy works of outdoor art.

by Matt Sepic

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August 7, 2015 8:56 AM

Dr. Dre's new music out on Apple's services

The album is called "Compton: A Soundtrack." It's timed to come out at the same time as the new N.W.A. biopic, "Straight Outta Compton."

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August 7, 2015 8:43 AM

Sinker: Twins' flaws exposed in recent games

The team has lost five games in a row and now have won as many as they have lost this year.

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August 7, 2015 8:08 AM

Landwehr: DNR expects to stock Mille Lacs with walleye

A pilot program next summer "will put a substantial number of fish in the lake" and let conservation officials assess the impact of stocking, DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr tells MPR News.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 7, 2015 4:00 AM

In Winona, a surprising cluster of high-tech firms

The scenic river town supports industries that use composites in a range of products, such as the Wenonah canoe.

by Elizabeth Baier

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