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Frey wins Minneapolis mayoral race

Frey wins Minneapolis mayoral race

Minneapolis City Council member Jacob Frey emerged Wednesday from a crowded field of contenders as the winner of Tuesday's mayoral election, a contest in which the city's ranked-choice voting system added to the drama.
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St. Paul picks Carter for mayor

St. Paul picks Carter for mayor

The ranked-choice voting system made it an interesting night. Melvin Carter was the clear winner in St. Paul. In Minneapolis, five candidates were still in contention.
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The song Michael Jackson wanted to sing with Prince

"Bad" by Michael Jackson was number one on the Billboard pop chart 30 years ago today. It's the title track from the follow up to his enormously successful "Thriller" album.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Photographer's new book offers 'glimpse into the human side of Prince'

Photographer's new book offers 'glimpse into the human side of Prince'

Afshin Shahidi was Prince's personal photographer from 2001 to 2011. "Prince: A Private View" is a collection of photographs and recollections from Shahidi.
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Prince tapes moved to California; 2 heirs angry

Prince tapes moved to California; 2 heirs angry

Prince's half-sisters say they are prepared to take legal action to bring the music back to Minnesota. The company running the estate, Comerica Bank & Trust, said the recordings are safe at a reputable storage company in Los Angeles.
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Hoping to ease tribal homelessness, Leech Lake band takes back its land

Hoping to ease tribal homelessness, Leech Lake band takes back its land

The band is retaking control of hundreds of lakeshore lots it owns and leases in northern Minnesota. That's forcing cabin owners to move their structures or sell them to band members.
by John Enger

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Prince played a big role in Stevie Nick's hit 'Stand Back'

Prince played a big role in Stevie Nick's hit 'Stand Back'

Nicks says that when she heard "Little Red Corvette" for the first time, she pulled out a pen and paper and wrote a poem to the song, which would eventually become "Stand Back."
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