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November 16, 2018 8:49 AM

It's been 40 years since Donna Summer's take on "MacArthur Park" topped charts

The song was first recorded by actor Richard Harris in 1968. A few years later, producer Pete Bellotte had the idea to make a disco version of a hit song from the 60s. When he heard Harris' version of "MacArthur Park," he knew it would be perfect for Donna Summer's big voice.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 16, 2018 4:00 AM

Race-themed buddy movie could put MN-born producer in Oscar contention

"Green Book" follows a black concert pianist's tour of the deep South in 1962.

by Euan Kerr

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November 15, 2018 6:29 PM

Met Council approves Lunda/McCrossan's $800M bid for light rail project

The council Thursday unanimously approved a nearly $800 million deal with Lunda Construction and C.S. McCrossan. Met Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff noted the project has been a long time in the making.

by Martin Moylan

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November 15, 2018 10:31 AM

Elvis Costello and Jerry 'Swamp Dogg' Williams both play in the Twin Cities tonight

Elvis Costello performs tonight at the Northrop Auditorium at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. His new album, "Look Now," includes a song written with the legendary songwriter Carole King. Another interesting collaboration has a local twist: Los Angeles-based R&B singer Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams's new record was produced by Justin Vernon and Polica's Ryan Olson. Williams plays tonight at the Turf Club in St. Paul.

by Cathy Wurzer

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November 15, 2018 6:06 AM

Minneapolis 2040 plan continues to divide residents over housing

The plan would allow triplexes to be built in any neighborhood, including those with mostly single-family homes. While some say it will address the city's affordable housing problem, others worry about density and speculators.

by Peter Cox

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November 15, 2018 4:32 AM

Before presidential honor, Alan Page honors Diane Sims Page's work

Days from being awarded the highest civilian honor a president may bestow, retired Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page joined those whose lives were changed by a foundation he founded with his late wife, Diane Sims Page.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 15, 2018 4:00 AM

DFL won Twin Cities suburbs. But is it a shift or a blip?

A Democratic wave in the Twin Cities suburbs led to the defeats of two incumbent GOP U.S. House members and helped shift control of the state House back to the DFL. Is it permanent?

by Mark Zdechlik