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'Where the Water Goes' is engaging -- and also scary

'Where the Water Goes' is engaging -- and also scary

In 'Where the Water Goes,' David Owen uses the history of the Colorado River to lay out the immense complexity of America's water situation, reminding us that both water and time are finite resources.
by Genevieve Valentine

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Turtles wanted to be Tyrtles but record company said no

Turtles wanted to be Tyrtles but record company said no

It was an effort to emulate the creatively-spelled animal band names like the Beatles and the Byrds. However, the record company thought that was a bit too cute and told them to switch to the conventional spelling.
by MPR News Staff

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Here's who won the 2017 Pulitzer Prizes

The winners of the Pulitzer Prizes in journalism and the arts were announced Monday in New York City.
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Don't read these: The most frequently challenged books of 2016

Don't read these: The most frequently challenged books of 2016

The American Library Association has released its annual list of books that receive the most complaints. Half of the titles feature LGBT characters.
by Tracy Mumford

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No 'tell-all,' but Prince's ex details their life in memoir

No 'tell-all,' but Prince's ex details their life in memoir

Love, grief, loss, legacy are just a few of the reasons Mayte Garcia is stepping back into the purple light with a new memoir covering her 11 years with the late music icon Prince.
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Paisley Park Prince4Ever tribute fence open for fans

Paisley Park Prince4Ever tribute fence open for fans

Monday is the last day that the Paisley Park lot is open to all fans who want to leave a message on the Prince4Ever tribute fence.
by MPR News Staff

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Prince contained multitudes, new book confirms

Prince contained multitudes, new book confirms

Prince on defining his music: "The only thing I could think of, because I really don't like categories, but the only thing I could think of is inspirational."
by Leah Donnella

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