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Sly Stone turns 74

Filmmaker Michael Rubenstone says seeing Stone's performance in the documentary about Woodstock was the start of his fascination with the reclusive music icon.
by MPR News Staff

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'Dark at the Crossing': A story of love and loss in Syria

'Dark at the Crossing': A story of love and loss in Syria

Elliot Ackerman served five tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and now works as a war correspondent in Turkey. He talks about his latest novel, which is a look at a failed revolution and a failed marriage in Syria.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Chanhassen's 'Grease' is 'the one that I want!'

Chanhassen's 'Grease' is 'the one that I want!'

An appealing Sandy and Danny lead an energetic cast that's equal to the show.
by Eric Ringham

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Muralist plans eye-popping project for Mpls. theater

Muralist plans eye-popping project for Mpls. theater

For Theatre in the Round, artist John Pugh is preparing to portray a giant ball bursting through the building's wall.
by Eric Ringham

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Exploring the death, and life, of the Great Lakes

Exploring the death, and life, of the Great Lakes

Journalist Dan Egan dives into the history of the Great Lakes and the problems facing the natural resource.
by Tom Weber and MPR News Staff

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Watch: Olly the terrier face-plants his way to dog show glory

Watch: Olly the terrier face-plants his way to dog show glory

The Jack Russell terrier wasn't exactly the most skilled dog at the Crufts dog show's skills competition Friday. But he was by far the most memorable.
by Colin Dwyer

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Author, 'Modern Love' essayist Amy Krouse Rosenthal dies at 51

Author, 'Modern Love' essayist Amy Krouse Rosenthal dies at 51

Rosenthal won hearts with her children's book and memoirs -- and broke them with her essay announcing her terminal illness, a Modern Love piece called "You May Want To Marry My Husband."
by Associated Press

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