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Jim Nabors, who played affable klutz Gomer Pyle, dies at 87

Jim Nabors, who played affable klutz Gomer Pyle, dies at 87

The actor and singer starred as Pyle for years -- first in The Andy Griffith Show, then in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Nabors parlayed the stardom of the beloved goof into a long career on stage, TV and film.
by Colin Dwyer

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Post-Weinstein, Lauer, Keillor: A reckoning for fans of fallen heroes

Post-Weinstein, Lauer, Keillor: A reckoning for fans of fallen heroes

Accusers of politicians, actors, comedians, singers, producers, directors, other media powerhouses and assorted business moguls have taken the power and fans of the disgraced have largely stood with the wronged. But for some, giving up heroes isn't easy.
by The Associated Press

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Teen angst has a body count in 'I Am Not Okay With This'

Teen angst has a body count in 'I Am Not Okay With This'

Sydney, the teenage protagonist of Charles Forsman's new graphic novel, has all the usual problems of her age, plus one: She's telekinetic. And it quickly becomes clear that her story is a grim one.
by Etelka Lehoczky

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Who is singing 'Incense and Peppermints'?

While recording "Incense and Peppermints," the Strawberry Alarm Clock band members didn't like their sound, so they asked 16-year-old Greg Munford to sing it, and that's the version they released.
by MPR News Staff

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Two towering figures collide on the world stage in '1917'

Two towering figures collide on the world stage in '1917'

Arthur Herman's new book zooms in on Vladimir Lenin, Woodrow Wilson, and the vast, conflicting historical forces they embodied -- and which came to a head in the fateful year of 1917.
by Jason Heller

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Appetites: Smoking for flavor and safety

Appetites: Smoking for flavor and safety

Smoke 'em if you got 'em! Beth Dooley talks about the origins of smoking meat, and how to make smoked whitefish cakes.
by Tom Crann

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Minnesota Orchestra CEO to retire next year

Minnesota Orchestra CEO to retire next year

Kevin Smith came out of retirement to lead the organization for six months and stayed four years.
by Euan Kerr

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Alcohol permit sought for events at Prince's Paisley Park

Alcohol permit sought for events at Prince's Paisley Park

Operators of Prince's former home and recording complex in Minnesota are seeking a special permit so they can serve alcohol during the week of the Super Bowl.
by The Associated Press

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'The World Goes On,' with tiny moments of joy amid the uncertainty

'The World Goes On,' with tiny moments of joy amid the uncertainty

Susan Sontag once called author Laszlo Krasznahorkai the "contemporary Hungarian master of apocalypse," but his new book -- while disturbing -- isn't as hopeless as that might lead you to think.
by Ilana Masad

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