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A new book traces the history of ballet in Minnesota
A new book on Minnesota ballet traces its history from the 1800 and 1900s to today in an art form founded by immigrants and funded by corporate donors. 
Fresh air and snowy sights to kick off the New Year
Looking for a special way to kick off the new year? People across the country are hitting trails in state parks on Jan. 1 with an initiative called “First Day Hikes.” Here’s where guided hikes are hosted in Minnesota.
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi
Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral. The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92.
Stars forward Mason Marchment taken to hospital after getting hit in face by puck
Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment was helped off the ice during Friday night's game against the Minnesota Wild and taken to a hospital after being hit in the face by a puck. Stars coach Pete DeBoer says Marchment is OK, but is not sure how long he'll be sidelined.
New year, new pygmy hippo: A naming poll for this Virginia zoo baby is underway
Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene. Fans of the new baby can cast their vote to name her until New Year's Eve, with the winning name announced the next day.
St. Francis school board gets pushback on controversial book buying plan
Board members in the district north of the Twin Cities are under pressure to rethink their plan to use a conservative website to help choose books to buy for school libraries. Their superintendent warns it would violate state law. The school board chair says the ACLU may intervene.