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Minnesota-based Red House Records sold to Nashville label

Grammy-winning Red House was formed 34 years ago and is home to artists such as The Wailin' Jennys, John Gorka and The Cactus Blossoms.
by The Associated Press

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'Radio Free Vermont' offers a modest proposal for resistance

'Radio Free Vermont' offers a modest proposal for resistance

Activist Bill McKibben answers his own call for topical fiction with "Radio Free Vermont," a gently surreal tale about a septuagenarian troublemaker who inadvertently sparks a secession movement.
by Jason Heller

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From slaughterhouse to bus depot to rock club: The history of First Ave

From slaughterhouse to bus depot to rock club: The history of First Ave

The stars painted on the side of First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis only capture a fraction of the legendary venue's history. Chris Riemenschneider's new book dives into club's storied past.
by Tom Weber and MPR News Staff

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St. Paul's Red House Records sold to Nashville firm

The local company has been home to Greg Brown, The Wailin' Jennys and other well-known artists.
by Euan Kerr

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Joni Mitchell turns 74 years old

Joni Mitchell turns 74 years old

It's Joni Mitchell's birthday Tuesday. A new biography by David Yaffe came out earlier this year, "Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell."
by MPR News Staff

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Susan Linnee, ex-AP bureau chief in Madrid and Nairobi, dies

Linnee, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer, died Monday morning at Walker Methodist Care Suites in Edina. Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Linnee grew up in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park, where she worked on the school newspaper.
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Baby's got mail: Free books boost early literacy

Baby's got mail: Free books boost early literacy

A simple, scalable way to reach kids before they enter school: You sign up and get a free book in the mail every month until your child turns 5.
by Maureen Pao

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Kid Cudi to perform in Maplewood

Kid Cudi will be performing Monday night at the Myth nightclub in Maplewood.
by MPR News Staff

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Prince's guitar auctioned for record $700K

Prince's guitar auctioned for record $700K

The blue teal "Cloud" guitar went far above the $60,000 to $80,000 expected at the Saturday auction.
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