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November 11, 2014 4:40 AM

Ebola fears, 'jokes' sting Minnesota children with W. African roots

Some students of West African descent are struggling with their classmates' fears and unfunny barbs about the virus.

by Annie Baxter

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November 11, 2014 12:01 AM

'Nice girls don't go in the Army': Vet recalls her service

Ruth Knox was among the more than 100,000 women who enlisted during World War II. Now 95, the Twin Cities native shares her story for Veterans Day.

by Dan Olson

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November 10, 2014 9:03 AM

'You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet' goes from joke to hit

Bachman Turner Overdrive's Randy Bachman wrote the band's number one hit to tease his brother. It was never meant to be released.

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November 10, 2014 8:47 AM

Key injuries take a toll on Wolves and Wild

Two Minnesota sports stars have been sidelined by injuries: Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio has sprained his ankle and the Wild's Zach Parise is out with a concussion.

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November 9, 2014 6:00 PM

Stadium authority makes effort to include veterans on Vikings project

State lawmakers have set hiring goals for minorities and women in the Vikings stadium project. But the stadium authority also has reached out to veterans.

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November 9, 2014 6:00 PM

Low crop prices could spell tougher times for Minnesota farmers

Minnesota yields were below expectations in parts of state. But a big U.S. harvest has cut grain prices. Farmers are weighing how to cut costs next year.

by Mark Steil

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November 7, 2014 9:04 AM

Bob Dylan's grandson, Pablo, prepares debut album

Today's Morning Edition music features the self-produced track "Midnight" by the 19-year-old rapper.

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November 7, 2014 8:44 AM

Gophers look to claim a prized pig on Saturday

The coveted Floyd of Rosedale trophy will be at stake when the University of Minnesota football team hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes at TCF Bank Stadium.

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November 7, 2014 8:19 AM

Batten down the hatches: A cold blast headed for Minnesota

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with meteorologist Mark Seeley about a big weather change.

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November 7, 2014 6:00 AM

Arab Film Festival presents complexity of genres and people

Organizers of the 9th annual Twin Cities Arab Film Festival hope to dispel misconceptions of Arabs in a broad array of films that include comedies and dramas.

by Nikki Tundel

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