Boston's Scholz took his time finishing band's lone No. 1 song
"Amanda" was Boston's first and only No. 1 hit. The song was on their third album, which took Boston leader Tom Scholz seven years to complete.
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GOP's new muscle may remake Minnesota Capitol agenda
Republicans will control both the Minnesota House and Senate when the legislative session begins in January. That's likely to bring big changes on gun control, health care, transportation, workplace benefits and other issues.
NPR's Ari Shapiro sings in Arabic
Today's Morning Edition music is from "Finnisma Di" by the Portland-based 15-piece band Pink Martini. It's from their new album "Je Dis Oui" which comes out today. You may recognize the voice on this song. It's Ari Shapiro who hosts All Things Considered on NPR.
Highly-ranked Gopher volleyball team facing tough competition
Tonight, the University of Minnesota women's volleyball team, ranked second in the nation, hosts number 13 Michigan State at The Pavilion.
New documentary 'Brainstorm' explores epilepsy through personal lens
"Brainstorm" premieres Friday at the University of Minnesota.
Warm fall ends suddenly in Minnesota
A major winter snow storm is moving across the Upper Midwest Friday.
Here's what to expect if Castile case goes to trial
Officer Jeronimo Yanez makes his first court appearance Friday for the shooting of Philando Castile at a traffic stop in July.
Dylan ain't goin' to Stockholm for Nobel prize
Dylan says he's unable to attend the award ceremony on Dec. 10 "due to pre-existing commitments."
Rethinking end-of-life dread
New research shows the emotional and social quality of life near its end may not be nearly as bad as many expect.
Diamond Reynolds: 'Flabbergasted,' wants murder charge in Castile shooting
Officer Jeronimo Yanez is expected to appear in court Friday after being charged with three felony counts for shooting and killing Philando Castile.
Art Hounds: Opera, starring puppets
This week on Art Hounds: A performance of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" featuring life-sized puppets, "Baltimore is Burning" and "Tartuffe."
New state Senate leader says social issues won't be major 2017 agenda items
Paul Gazelka, an insurance agent and social conservative from Nisswa, is now one of the most powerful lawmakers in Minnesota -- and he's as surprised as anyone by that newfound status.
Judge sentences three men to decades in prison in ISIS trial
A federal judge Wednesday sent three young Twin Cities men to decades in prison for their roles in a plot to leave the United States to fight for the terrorist group ISIS.
Officer charged in Castile shooting
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Wednesday that he has charged police officer Jeronimo Yanez in the July 6 killing of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.
Ballad that made Rivers a star hit No. 1
"Poor Side of Town" was his first and only No. 1 hit and a sharp contrast from the music he was known for.
A year after Jamar Clark's death, a flash of hope and the hint of change
Nearly 150 people gathered Tuesday night to remember Jamar Clark -- and offer hope that by keeping his memory alive, they might get a step closer to ending police shootings.
Photos: Remembering Jamar Clark, one year later
Nearly 150 people gathered Tuesday night near the spot in north Minneapolis where Jamar Clark was fatally shot by a police officer. They remembered, they reflected, and they continued their demand for prosecution of the officers involved.
Escovedo sings about mortality
He'll be performing Tuesday night at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis.
Levy-Pounds focuses on criminal justice, jobs in launching Mpls. mayoral run
Former law professor and Minneapolis NAACP President Nekima Levy-Pounds will formally announce her run for mayor of Minneapolis Tuesday afternoon.
Men as Peacemakers wins prestigious Bush prize
The Duluth-based nonprofit that works to end violence against women is one of three Minnesota groups recognized by the Bush Foundation for responding to complex social challenges in innovative ways.