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May 29, 2019 10:03 AM

Reggae legend Lee 'Scratch' Perry releases new album on Friday

Perry, who is 83, has produced music for artists ranging from Bob Marley to the Clash and the Beastie Boys.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 29, 2019 5:39 AM

As planting window closes, Minn. farmers face tough choices

Spring planting is about two weeks behind. Farmers will soon need to decide whether they'll try to plant late, and run the risk of losing their crops to an early frost, or if they'll work up to an insurance payment deadline and take a loss on the seeds they're not able to get into the ground.

by Dan Gunderson

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May 29, 2019 4:00 AM

'Mental health is health': Docs who treat kids get trained to spot mental health problems

There's a 1 in 5 chance that kids will develop depression sometime between middle and high school. Yet, doctors who take care of kids most of the time — like pediatricians and family doctors — don't get much training in how to treat mental health problems.

by Alisa Roth

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May 28, 2019 10:28 AM

60 years since Wilbert Harrison's version of 'Kansas City' topped the pop chart

Now-legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller composed the song when they were 19 years old.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 28, 2019 4:03 AM

Some cheer, some complain after extended legislative session finally ends

The new $48 billion two-year state budget is comprised of thousands of pages and hundreds of line items. The impact is large and small.

by Brian Bakst

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May 28, 2019 4:00 AM

Biliteracy seal offers graduates recognition for language skills

In addition to their caps and gowns, some of the high school graduates crossing commencement stages this spring will have an unusual and honorary distinction: the seal of biliteracy.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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May 28, 2019 4:00 AM

In Becker, little shock over news of coal plant's early demise

Residents of the central Minnesota city were already bracing for the Sherco power plant to close two of its three coal-fired units. Now, with the possibility of the entire plant closing earlier than expected, residents are looking ahead to a post-coal future.

by Kirsti Marohn

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May 24, 2019 11:12 AM

Music legend Bob Dylan turns 78

There'll be a birthday party on Friday afternoon at the house in Duluth where Dylan lived for his first six years.

by Cathy Wurzer

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May 24, 2019 4:00 AM

Lynx season preview: No Whalen. No Moore. No problem?

The Minnesota Lynx seemed set to stumble after Lindsay Whalen retired and Maya Moore stepped away. But with the new season starting Saturday, there's reason for optimism. The team's rebuild has been surprisingly solid.

by Jeffrey Bissoy