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The longtime director of the NDSU marching band hangs up his whistle

The longtime director of the NDSU marching band hangs up his whistle

For 15 years, the Gold Star Marching Band at North Dakota State University was led by a tall man with a shock of long white hair: Sigurd Johnson. But Johnson’s last day as band director was Saturday, and on his first day off, he sat down with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Pandemic concerns force Guthrie postponement and cancellation

Pandemic concerns force Guthrie postponement and cancellation

“A Raisin in the Sun” is pushed back until late spring, and a pre-Broadway run of “Destiny of Desire” is canceled.
by Euan Kerr

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In 'Wahala,' intimacy at times morphs into enmity

In 'Wahala,' intimacy at times morphs into enmity

Nikki May's novel captures issues of modern city living: women's evolving roles in home and work, interracial relationships, multicultural identity and competition that runs under many friendship.
by Carole V. Bell

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Actor and producer Dwayne Hickman, who played Dobie Gillis, dies at 87

Actor and producer Dwayne Hickman, who played Dobie Gillis, dies at 87

Dwayne Hickman, the actor and network TV executive who despite numerous achievements throughout his life would always be remembered fondly by a generation of baby boomers for his role as Dobie Gillis, has died. He was 87.
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Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of 'Full House,' dead at 65

Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of 'Full House,' dead at 65

Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” has died, according to authorities in Florida. He was 65.
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An album made entirely of endangered bird sounds beat Taylor Swift on a top 50 chart

An album made entirely of endangered bird sounds beat Taylor Swift on a top 50 chart

“Songs Of Disappearance” is an entire album of calls from endangered Australian birds. Last month, it briefly perched at No. 3 on the country's top 50 albums chart — ahead of Taylor Swift.
by Megan Lim and Patrick Jarenwattananon

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How civil wars start and why it could happen again in America

How civil wars start and why it could happen again in America

A contemporary civil war in America wouldn’t much resemble the last one, says political scientist Barbara F. Walter in her new book. But it could happen again — and if you’re skeptical about that, she believes you suffer from a lack of imagination that puts the country at risk.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Sir, we loved you: Sidney Poitier dies at 94

Sir, we loved you: Sidney Poitier dies at 94

Poitier was the first African American to win a Best Actor Oscar, for 1963's “Lilies of the Field.” His good looks and smooth, commanding presence made him an icon to generations of moviegoers.
by Walter Ray Watson

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