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Prince wrote the top 2 songs on the charts 30 years ago

Prince wrote the top 2 songs on the charts 30 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from 30 years ago today, when "Kiss" by Prince was number one on the Billboard pop chart. In fact, Prince wrote the top two songs on the chart at the time. His composition "Manic Monday," performed by the Bangles, was in the second position.

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Longtime chef: Prince fought throat, stomach pains recently

Longtime chef: Prince fought throat, stomach pains recently

Prince began wanting meals that were easier to digest and was fighting off waves of sore throats and frequent upset stomachs, the musician's personal chef told The Associated Press.
by The Associated Press

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Former deputy sues, alleging he was forced to resign

A former Itasca County sheriff's deputy has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was forced to resign because he supported the sheriff's opponent in the last election.
by The Associated Press

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Indie Bookstore Day: Where to go, what to read

Indie Bookstore Day: Where to go, what to read

Saturday is the third annual celebration of local bookstores. Get reading recommendations from stores around the state.
by Tracy Mumford

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Photos: Powwow aims to bridge Bemidji communities

Photos: Powwow aims to bridge Bemidji communities

An unusual powwow was held last weekend in Bemidji, Minn., with the aim of bringing white and Native American communities together.
by Monika Lawrence

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Range rebound? Cliffs reiterates plan to reopen two mines this year

Range rebound? Cliffs reiterates plan to reopen two mines this year

Officials with Cleveland-based Cliffs Natural Resources restated their intention to reopen Northshore Mining in Babbitt and Silver Bay next month in a conference call with investors Thursday morning. They also said United Taconite in Eveleth and Forbes will likely restart in the fourth quarter this year.
by Dan Kraker

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Judge seals search warrant in Prince death probe

Judge seals search warrant in Prince death probe

A judge OK'd a request from Carver County authorities to keep details secret, saying disclosure could hamper the ongoing investigation into Prince's death.
by Tim Nelson

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Questlove on Prince, doo-wop and the food equivalent of the 'Mona Lisa'

Questlove on Prince, doo-wop and the food equivalent of the 'Mona Lisa'

In his new book, "somethingtofoodabout," The Roots' drummer discusses the artistry involved in creating a great meal. "I'm more obsessed with the journey ... than the destination," Questlove says.

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