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Minnesota native makes his Broadway debut in 'Wicked'

Minnesota native makes his Broadway debut in 'Wicked'

Last week, Ryan McCartan, an Excelsior native, made his Broadway debut playing Fieryo, the lead male role in the hit musical Wicked.
by Marianne Combs and Tom Crann

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'Off the rails': Sheriff details massive failure of Wetterling probe

'Off the rails': Sheriff details massive failure of Wetterling probe

Stearns Country Sheriff Don Gudmundson delivered a brutal assessment Thursday of the cascading errors and friction among law enforcement that let Jacob Wetterling's killer stay free for decades even as the evidence pointed overwhelmingly to Danny Heinrich.
by Tim Nelson and Kirsti Marohn

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Appetites: Is raising your own chickens worth the work?

Appetites: Is raising your own chickens worth the work?

Chef and cookbook author Amy Thielen shares her experience raising multiple egg-laying chickens.
by Tom Crann

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Art Hounds: Spiro at the Cedar Cultural Center

Art Hounds: Spiro at the Cedar Cultural Center

Plus, Art Hounds recommend cabaret artist Erin Markey and History Alive! in Lanesboro.
by Marianne Combs

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Ananya dancers take on capitalism in 'Shaatranga'

Ananya dancers take on capitalism in 'Shaatranga'

In creating their new work, company members cast their imaginations back to a time before slavery and colonialism.
by Marianne Combs

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Ask Dr. Hallberg: New concussion guidelines for kids

Ask Dr. Hallberg: New concussion guidelines for kids

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines for treating concussions and other mild traumatic brain injuries in children.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Political roundtable: Why do polls show Democrats in the lead?

This week's All Things Considered political roundtable breaks down the latest polling numbers in the gubernatorial and two Senate races.
by MPR News Staff

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Guthrie brings 'Frankenstein' back to life

Guthrie brings 'Frankenstein' back to life

In the stage adaption of Mary Shelley's classic story, the monster and his creator wrestle with timeless questions.
by Marianne Combs

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How higher temps are making Florence worse

How higher temps are making Florence worse

The big climate story of the week is Hurricane Florence. We'll tell you all about why climate change is making it more destructive.
by Paul Huttner

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