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January 22, 2016 4:00 AM

Music of the ice: Beyond 'Phantom of the Opera' in skating's soundtrack

The right song can make or break a figure skating program. A coach and choreographer breaks down why it's so important.

by Nancy Yang

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January 21, 2016 10:00 AM

What not to wear: The rules of fashion on the ice

Figure skating has long been known for its bedazzled and sometimes crazy costumes. At times, it has seemed like there are no rules when it comes to outfits. But, surprise! There are.

by Nancy Yang

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January 21, 2016 7:28 AM

Ready for prime time: A number with 20 million-plus digits

The largest-ever prime number has been discovered at the University of Central Missouri. It breaks the previous record by almost 5 million digits.

by Merrit Kennedy

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January 20, 2016 6:24 PM

Appetites: Learning to cook better, at the clinic

Increasingly, medical professionals are integrating food and nutrition information into their patients' wellness plans.

by Krystyna Pease

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January 20, 2016 4:00 AM

Photos: In Otter Tail County barn, sheep shearing takes center stage

Fiber enthusiasts, assorted volunteers and a skilled sheep shearer gathered at Northcroft Farm in west-central Minnesota to tend to 30-some ewes and their woolly fleeces.

by Ann Arbor Miller

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January 19, 2016 4:00 AM

Board considers referendum on Minneapolis parks funding

The 20-year ballot measure would cost city taxpayers tens of millions, but proponents say it's needed to catch up on repairs.

by Brandt Williams

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January 18, 2016 12:33 PM

Too much TV and chill could reduce brain power over time

Young adults who watch at least three hours of TV a day might end up with less cognitive function by middle age, a study finds.

by Angus Chen

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January 18, 2016 8:39 AM

State Fair reveals hopes for another expansion

The new plan isn't as expansive as the recent West End upgrade, but fair officials say the idea is still ambitious and could include new attractions the fair hasn't been able to accommodate before.

by Tim Nelson

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January 15, 2016 7:18 AM

High-flying: Red Bull plans to film snowmobile stunts in downtown St. Paul

Frozen City includes a plan to have a snowmobiler hit a ramp and somersault the sled onto the first-level roof -- yes, roof -- of the City Hall and Ramsey County courthouse building.

by Tim Nelson