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January 8, 2015 7:23 AM

Dayton pushes business to back transportation funding; House GOP offers short-term plan

In a speech to a Minnesota Chamber of Commerce dinner Wednesday night, Dayton said revenue from the gas tax and license tab fees hasn't kept up with demand for road, bridge and transit projects.

by Tom Scheck

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January 7, 2015 8:58 AM

Ramsey Lewis, Philip Bailey team up again for shows in Minneapolis

The pair collaborated back in the 1970s on Lewis' "Sun Goddess" album and will perform tonight and Thursday at the Dakota Jazz Club.

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January 7, 2015 4:00 AM

Dayton, Republican leaders say Southwest light rail not a priority

Gov. Mark Dayton said Tuesday that he is not willing to back the state share of the $1.6 billion project until disputes over its route are settled.

by Tom Scheck

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January 7, 2015 4:00 AM

Heated shelters offer some relief for transit riders

With temperatures plunging to zero or below, Metro Transit riders likely will head for heated shelters and waiting areas. Light rail stations have heated areas, but only some bus shelters do.

by Martin Moylan

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January 6, 2015 8:58 AM

Beatles intentionally used feedback in No. 1 song

"I Feel Fine" was the sixth song by the Beatles to reach the top of the U.S. pop chart.

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January 6, 2015 6:55 AM

Black Lives Matter supporters speak out to oppose charging protesters

Bloomington City Attorney Sandra Johnson says she has no choice in the matter. Twenty-six people were arrested at last month's protest at the Mall of America.

by Curtis Gilbert

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January 6, 2015 4:00 AM

From Austin, Amanda Hocking spins a fanciful, lucrative, world

Austin-based writer Amanda Hocking has become a sensation of the publishing world with troll romances that have lured young and older readers.

by Euan Kerr

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January 6, 2015 4:00 AM

Rural lawmakers to press housing, jobs, water issues at Capitol

From southwest Minnesota and across the state, greater Minnesota lawmakers have come to the Capitol hoping to help their communities. The new legislative session starts today.

by Mark Steil

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January 5, 2015 8:57 AM

40 years ago, 'The Wiz' retold the 'The Wizard of Oz'

"The Wiz" opened on Broadway 40 years ago today and won seven Tony Awards.

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January 5, 2015 8:42 AM

Gophers men's basketball team still struggling on the road

The University of Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team has lost its first two Big Ten games. Both losses were on the road, which is a long-standing problem for the team.

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