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November 7, 2014 12:01 AM

Bruce Kramer sets his sights on a 'good death'

ALS has given Bruce Kramer the same prognosis that cancer gave Brittany Maynard. She chose a quick death; he's chosen hospice care.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 6, 2014 9:02 AM

Minneapolis hosts two music legends tonight

While Bob Dylan wraps up his third performance at the Orpheum Theatre, the Vienna Boy's Choir performs at the Basilica of St. Mary nearby.

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November 6, 2014 8:59 AM

Bakk responds to GOP takeover of Minnesota House

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with DFL Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk about the upcoming power shift in the state legislature.

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November 6, 2014 6:00 AM

Art Hounds: Ragamala, Dan Israel, Shakespeare's songs

This week on Art Hounds three dancers give solo performances, Shakespeare's songs get a choral treatment and Dan Israel brings plays some new material.

by Marianne Combs

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November 6, 2014 4:00 AM

'Fishing Without Nets' offers nuanced view of Somali piracy

Filmmakers will offer a free screening in Minneapolis to seek the endorsement of Minnesota's Somali community.

by Euan Kerr

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November 5, 2014 6:37 PM

Did voters turn out the lights on Minnesota's third parties?

The Independence Party on Tuesday fell short of the 5 percent needed to keep major party status. Officials insist the third-party movement is not dead.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 5, 2014 4:25 PM

Minnesota Supreme Court to hear lawsuit over Winona rental law

Opponents of a city of Winona law that allows only 30 percent of homes on a block to be rental properties say the city does not have that authority.

by Elizabeth Baier

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November 5, 2014 3:14 PM

Minn. communities look for ways to adapt to climate change

Government official and academics come together at a conference Thursday to discuss ways to adapt to climate change.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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November 5, 2014 11:50 AM

The race for governor: Dayton re-elected

With more than 78 percent of the vote in, Dayton had defeated his Republican challenger, Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Johnson.

by Tom Scheck

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November 5, 2014 9:58 AM

Springsteen expands repertoire to include picture book

Today's Morning Edition music features Bruce Springsteen and "Outlaw Pete," which inspired The Boss's new picture book.

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