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July 1, 2015 8:39 AM

Dayton: MN commissioner pay raises average $20K

Republicans said Minnesotans will be shocked to see what commissioners are receiving and predicted Democrats will pay a political price at the polls.

by Catharine Richert and Jon Collins

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June 30, 2015 8:56 AM

The Byrds and Dylan teamed up for No. 1 hit 50 years ago

Fifty years ago today, "Mr. Tambourine Man" by the Byrds was the No. 1 song on the Billboard pop chart.

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June 29, 2015 8:56 AM

Yes co-founder Chris Squire dies

The bass-playing legend co-founded the British rock bank in the 1968. He wrote many of Yes' best known songs.

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June 29, 2015 4:00 AM

In Minneapolis, pollution fight is not just getting the lead out

From dry cleaning fluids to auto body shop paints, everyday chemicals can taint the air. In Minneapolis, officials are studying this type of pollution and working to reduce it.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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June 29, 2015 4:00 AM

Across Minnesota, tough times for Big Food

Minnesota's multi-billion-dollar food industry is trying to cope with major shifts in consumer attitudes, along with avian flu and drought in California.

by Mark Steil

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June 28, 2015 6:35 PM

This Pride Fest had something big to celebrate

The Supreme Court's ruling on Friday making gay marriage legal in all 50 states gave attendees at the weekend Pride festival reason to celebrate. And they did.

by Matt Sepic

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June 26, 2015 9:05 AM

Dale Watson helps commemorate Lee's Liquor Lounge

Country singer Dale Watson will perform Saturday night at the Minneapolis establishment owned by Louie Sirian.

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June 26, 2015 8:51 AM

Meet the Timberwolves' newest players

The Star Tribune's digital sports editor spoke with Cathy Wurzer about the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones to the Wolves' roster.

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June 26, 2015 7:28 AM

June delivers a batch of pleasant weather

University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley says the weather has also been good for farmers.

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June 25, 2015 6:37 PM

Meet Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves' top draft pick

As expected, the Timberwolves chose Kentucky forward Karl-Anthony Towns with their first pick. There was a surprise, too: The Wolves landed local kid Tyus Jones.

by Molly Bloom and Peter Cox

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