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November 26, 2014 5:00 AM

Legislators to revisit key part of Mayo Clinic financing plan

State legislators likely will have to go back to the drawing board to adjust the financing plan for Mayo Clinic's expansion, one of the biggest economic development projects in Minnesota's history.

by Catharine Richert

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November 25, 2014 9:06 AM

30 years ago, Wham! tops the pop charts with 'Wake Me Up'

Today's Morning Edition music was the first No. 1 hit for the English musical duo formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley.

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November 25, 2014 9:04 AM

Top transportation lawmakers say gas tax outdated

Minnesota transporation funding is a contentious issue -- and a pressing one.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 25, 2014 6:10 AM

Minnesotans rally over Ferguson ruling; car hits woman during protest

Students and activists across the state Tuesday protested the Missouri grand jury's decision. Rallies were peaceful, although a woman was hit by a car during a late afternoon rally in Minneapolis.

by Brandt Williams, Laura Yuen, Matt Sepic and Dan Kraker

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November 25, 2014 5:00 AM

Bennett Miller's 'Foxcatcher' tells true story of money and murder

Even though "Foxcatcher" was inspired by a true crime story involving murder, money and the Olympics, director Bennett Miller was not interested in sensationalism.

by Euan Kerr

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November 25, 2014 5:00 AM

New balance of power makes Republicans and Democrats wary

When voters gave Republicans control of the Minnesota House, they set up potential conflict between the GOP and Gov. Mark Dayton and a DFL-controlled Senate.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 24, 2014 8:45 AM

KFAI could run out of money next year

The board will meet tonight to decide how to fill a more than $100,000 deficit.

by Jon Collins

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November 24, 2014 7:57 AM

Several names later, The Who hit it big

The Who was previously known as the Detours and the High Numbers. Pete Townsend thought the band should be called The Hair.

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November 23, 2014 7:30 PM

Retired doctor is determined to help Ebola-stricken Sierra Leone

Lowell Gess, 93, won't play an active role treating Ebola patients in Sierra Leone. But he will bring medicine and moral support to the country he calls his second home.

by Annie Baxter

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November 23, 2014 6:30 PM

Panel questioned after cops cleared in St. Paul stun gun arrest

Mayor Chris Coleman invites civil rights leaders to discuss concerns about a civilian review board after it exonerated officers who arrested Christopher Lollie.

by Laura Yuen

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