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'Bring The War Home' shows 'lone wolf' terrorists are really part of a pack

'Bring The War Home' shows 'lone wolf' terrorists are really part of a pack

Kathleen Belew's new book explores the impact of the Vietnam War on America's white power movement; Belew says that movement was behind a lot of domestic terror attacks attributed to "lone wolves."
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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Cornbread Harris turns 91

Cornbread Harris turns 91

What many consider Minnesota's first rock and roll record, the Augie Garcia Quintet's "Hi Yo Silver," featured James "Cornbread" Harris on piano when it was recorded in 1955. Harris turns 91 today. He still performs regularly and tonight he'll be playing at a birthday party in his honor at the Grand Cafe in Minneapolis. Last year, Harris stopped by our studios and spoke with Tom Weber and Andrea Swensson. While he was here he played a song called "Cool Rider." Harris says he wrote it about the aspirations he had for his son who would become the highly successful record producer Jimmy Jam Harris.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'Art of the Wasted Day' makes a case for letting the mind wander

'Art of the Wasted Day' makes a case for letting the mind wander

Patricia Hampl's sharp new book argues that daydreaming is a vital part of life. Maureen Corrigan says, after reading it, "you'll understand more of what makes life worth living."
by Maureen Corrigan

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During painful time, newly released music brings joy to Prince's family

During painful time, newly released music brings joy to Prince's family

The album features the work of Prince's late father, jazz musician John L. Nelson. John Nelson's daughter Sharon Nelson called it a "dream come true" to hear her father's music.
by Nina Moini

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2018 Minnesota Book Award winners announced

2018 Minnesota Book Award winners announced

The annual celebration honored everything from children's books to book arts projects.
by MPR News Staff

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In 'Head On,' killer robots, dogged gumshoes ... and a very important cat

In 'Head On,' killer robots, dogged gumshoes ... and a very important cat

John Scalzi returns to the world of "Lock In" -- where people incapacitated by a strange disease can re-enter the world through robot avatars -- for a murder mystery that turns on a cat named Donut.
by Jason Sheehan

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Actor Verne Troyer, 'Mini-Me' from 'Austin Powers' films, dies at age 49

Actor Verne Troyer, 'Mini-Me' from 'Austin Powers' films, dies at age 49

No cause of death was given, but a statement provided by Troyer's representatives describes the actor as a "fighter" who was unable to overcome a recent bout of adversity, then goes on to discuss depression and suicide.
by Associated Press

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Mob Museum in Vegas lets visitors play police officer

Mob Museum in Vegas lets visitors play police officer

The courthouse-turned-museum in downtown Las Vegas for years has showcased the area's storied past in organized crime. But visitors now can also learn about the complexity of the decisions that officers face when they encounter situations that may require the use of deadly force.
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Young musicians from Cuba are performing in the Twin Cities

Young musicians from Cuba are performing in the Twin Cities

"Their training is really rigorous, they have incredible ears. They can improvise and they play all sorts of music. They're all classically trained and they love jazz, too," said Cuban American Youth Orchestra Executive Director Rena Kraut.
by Euan Kerr

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