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Born 100 years ago and raised in Minnesota, Oscar Pettiford changed the sound of American music

Born 100 years ago and raised in Minnesota, Oscar Pettiford changed the sound of American music

Jazz pioneer Oscar Pettiford got his start on the stages of the Twin Cities, helping create a "Minneapolis sound" long before Prince. His innovations made him one of the most influential bass players of the bebop era. A century after his birth, that legacy endures.
by Tim Nelson

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Feeding Our Future fraud defendant returns to U.S., appears in court

Feeding Our Future fraud defendant returns to U.S., appears in court

One of the three defendants in a sprawling food aid fraud case who'd left the country has returned to Minnesota and made his initial court appearance Thursday.
by Matt Sepic

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Break out the flannel and cider: Fall colors are emerging across Minnesota

Break out the flannel and cider: Fall colors are emerging across Minnesota

It’s time to break out your buffalo plaid flannels and venture out to look at the fall colors. The last week of September acquainted us with cool temperatures of fall and, while it may be warmer this weekend, fear not — fall is here to stay.
by Sam Stroozas

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Frey picks Newark deputy mayor as next Minneapolis police chief

Frey picks Newark deputy mayor as next Minneapolis police chief

Brian O’Hara, who oversees policing strategy in Newark, N.J., told reporters Thursday that driving down gun violence in Minneapolis would be his priority as chief. He asked critics of the Minneapolis Police Department to give him a chance.
by Jon Collins and Nina Moini

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Turtles are on the run, watch out!

Turtles are on the run, watch out!

The fall season is associated with a lot of things — turning leaves, colder temperatures, a little bit of frost — but probably not baby turtles. Right now is high turtle crossing season! MaryLynn Pulscher from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board talks with guest host Tim Nelson about what’s going on with the turtles and why the park board is paying attention.
by Gretchen Brown, Tim Nelson and Sam Stroozas

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The Current, Walker Art Center announce end to Rock the Garden

The Current, Walker Art Center announce end to Rock the Garden

The Walker Art Center and MPR News sister station The Current on Wednesday announced they're ending the annual Rock the Garden music festival in Minneapolis.
by MPR News Staff

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Attorneys allege Minnesota State Patrol wrongly destroyed evidence in fatal crash

Attorneys allege Minnesota State Patrol wrongly destroyed evidence in fatal crash

Attorneys for the former Minneapolis police officer involved in a fatal crash while chasing a stolen car last year are alleging that the Minnesota State Patrol wrongly destroyed evidence in the case. They’re asking for sanctions against the prosecution.  
by Jon Collins

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