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Al Franken and Tom Davis got their first big break at Minneapolis theater

Al Franken and Tom Davis got their first big break at Minneapolis theater

The comedy team of Al Franken and Tom Davis met when they were both attending Blake High School in Minneapolis. They went on to perform skits at the Brave New Workshop and work on Saturday Night Live.
by Jim Bickal

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Ground Level: Minnesotans upbeat even as problems, politics swirl

Ground Level: Minnesotans upbeat even as problems, politics swirl

Geography, politics, race and education sharply divide Minnesotans on many issues. Yet, we're overwhelmingly hopeful about the state's future. Those are the first findings from Ground Level, an MPR News project using opinion surveys to guide in-depth reporting. Here's what we've learned.
by David H. Montgomery

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Former Republican House Speaker: I confronted Cornish

Former Republican House Speaker: I confronted Cornish

Former House Speaker Kurt Zellers says he admonished Rep. Tony Cornish after hearing rumors of sexual harassment.
by Brian Bakst

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'Modern' streetcar plan drives discussion of disruption in St. Paul

'Modern' streetcar plan drives discussion of disruption in St. Paul

For decades, St. Paul and Ramsey County leaders have been trying to find a better transit link between downtown, the airport and the Mall of America. Now the Riverview Corridor Policy Advisory Committee appears ready to sign off on a "modern" streetcar concept along West 7th Street.
by Matt Sepic

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Lawmaker, lobbyist say Rep. Cornish sexually harassed them

Lawmaker, lobbyist say Rep. Cornish sexually harassed them

A lobbyist and a state legislator claimed Thursday that Republican Rep. Tony Cornish has made remarks to them and sent texts that amount to improper sexual conduct. The House Speaker says Cornish will be suspended from his committee chairman role.
by Brian Bakst

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Is Cleveland a model for med-tech success in Rochester?

Is Cleveland a model for med-tech success in Rochester?

Cleveland Clinic has helped draw businesses, investor money and millennials to that city's medical-technology hub. Mayo Clinic and Rochester leaders see it as a recipe they can bring to Minnesota.
by Catharine Richert

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Art Hounds: Pirates, poetry and a roller derby queen

Art Hounds: Pirates, poetry and a roller derby queen

This week, the Art Hounds recommend the plays "The Privateer" and "Roller Derby Queen" and the podcast "Interesting People Reading Poetry."
by Marianne Combs

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Appetites: Oh deer! Venison meatballs with cherry BBQ sauce

Appetites: Oh deer! Venison meatballs with cherry BBQ sauce

Do you know what you're going to do with your deer after hunting season is over? Chef Jon Wipfli has some suggestions.
by MPR News Staff

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Transgender candidates win Mpls. City Council seats, make history

Transgender candidates win Mpls. City Council seats, make history

Minneapolis voters chose two transgender candidates to the council: Andrea Jenkins and Phillipe Cunningham. They are the first out transgender candidates elected to a major American city council. Cunningham defeated City Council president Barb Johnson.
by Jon Collins

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