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With a heavy heart, First Avenue show goes on
The absence of keyboarding legend Ian McLagan, who died unexpectedly Wednesday after suffering a stroke, was noted by Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets during last night's performance.
Sen. Al Franken is questioning ride-sharing start-ups Uber and Lyft about what they do with passenger data, including logs of where customers have traveled and when.
Fargo mayor remembered as flood folk hero
Dennis Walaker, who died Tuesday after battling kidney cancer, was lauded for his efforts during 2009 floods. Deputy Mayor Tim Mahoney will take over until a special election can be held.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Wynton Marsalis will be performing tonight at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. They will be joined by guest vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant.