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March 13, 2015 8:57 AM

Highlighting unlisted musicians who contributed to 'Blood on the Tracks'

The album hit No. 1 on the Billboard album chart 40 years ago Friday.

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March 13, 2015 8:47 AM

Small colleges provide compelling storylines in Minnesota sports

Several interesting games are on tap Friday involving local teams in the Division III basketball tournaments.

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March 13, 2015 8:44 AM

Bill would revamp how sexual violence on campus is handled

A bill moving through the Legislature would regulate how colleges and universities in the state deal with allegations of sexual violence or harassment involving students.

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March 13, 2015 8:41 AM

Absence of snow leading to higher than normal temps

MPR's Cathy Wurzer speaks with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about record high temperatures in much of Minnesota.

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March 13, 2015 7:13 AM

Blocking wire transfers could spark a humanitarian crisis in Somalia

A California bank's decision to stop wiring money from Somali-Americans to their homeland has fueled fears that a financial lifeline will be cut, further impoverishing people in a precarious economy.

by Matt Sepic

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March 13, 2015 4:00 AM

To boost recycling, St. Paul may need to trash old bins

Despite a costly recycling system overhaul, St. Paul's recycling rate has dropped slightly. It may not rise until the city invests in new carts a couple of years from now.

by Curtis Gilbert

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March 13, 2015 4:00 AM

In good times, Minnesota shifts focus to training workers

Now that most employers are adding jobs, state lawmakers and the governor are focusing on a host of ideas and programs designed to ensure that Minnesotans are ready to work.

by Tom Scheck

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March 12, 2015 8:58 AM

Art Hounds: Somali poetry and a music/improv mash-up

This week on Art Hounds, we take in a Somali poetry reading, an Elk River art show, and a music/improv mash-up.

by Marianne Combs

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March 12, 2015 8:57 AM

La Santa Cecilia's unique blend of music coming to the Ordway

The show is part of this month's "Rock the Ordway" series. The Los Angeles-based band won the 2014 Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock album.

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March 12, 2015 4:00 AM

MNsure bets people will buy health insurance to avoid fines

Minnesota's online insurance marketplace extended the enrollment period until April 30. That gives anyone penalized for lacking health insurance last year a chance to avoid another one.

by Mark Zdechlik

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