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October 12, 2009 3:48 PM

Amtrak reports passenger loss of 1 million over past year

Amtrak said Monday its ridership dropped by more than 1 million passengers during the past year, but was still the second-highest year in the railroad's history.

by Dan Olson

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October 12, 2009 3:00 PM

Minnesota Orchestra names replacement for Severinsen

The Minnesota Orchestra Monday named Sarah Hicks as its principal conductor of Pops and Presentations.

by Euan Kerr

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October 12, 2009 1:53 PM

Talking Volumes: James Ellroy on reading aloud

Author James Ellroy talks about what he listens for when writing a new book. Filmed live at the Fitzgerald Theater on October 7, 2009 with host Kerri Miller.

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October 12, 2009 1:51 PM

Talking Volumes: James Ellroy on "The Red Goddess"

Author James Ellroy talks about the real-life inspiration for his character Joan, in his new book "Blood's A Rover". Filmed live at the Fitzgerald Theater on October 7, 2009 with host Kerri Miller.

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October 12, 2009 1:43 PM

Talking Volumes: James Ellroy

Author James Ellroy, when asked about mental chaos and clutter, describes the contents of his minimalist apartment in detail. "History rages in my mind," he says. "I like an uncluttered, quiet life."

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October 11, 2009 12:00 PM

A dark 'Lonely Avenue' turn for Stray Cat Setzer

Brian Setzer can't keep his fingers still. When he talks about his new CD "Songs From Lonely Avenue," he has to grab his bright orange Gretsch guitar and start firing off the edgy riffs that make up his film noir tribute.

by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press

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October 9, 2009 7:20 PM

Minneapolis reports over 200 jobs created by stimulus money

The City of Minneapolis says federal stimulus dollars accounted for nearly 206 full-time-equivalent positions according to federal formulas.

by Jessica Mador

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October 9, 2009 5:18 PM

Minneapolis holding instant-runoff training workshops

Minneapolis officials will hold 14 voter training workshops in the next few weeks, designed to reduce confusion in the city's first Ranked Choice Voting election this November.

by Madeleine Baran