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Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" reached number one 50 years ago

Glen Campbell's "Wichita Lineman" reached number one on the Billboard Country chart 50 years ago today. Jimmy Webb, who wrote the song, told Songfacts that the inspiration was an image he witnessed while driving one day.
by Cathy Wurzer

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It's been a warmer and wetter December than usual

December was a warmer than normal month with average monthly temperatures around the state running 6 to 9 degrees F above normal. In fact on a statewide basis this December will rank among the ten warmest historically dating back to 1895.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Legal fight over environmental fund leaves cities in limbo

Legal fight over environmental fund leaves cities in limbo

A legal fight has put several infrastructure projects in Minnesota on hold, including Little Falls' $21-million project to build a new sewage treatment plant.
by Kirsti Marohn

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50 years since Led Zeppelin kicked off their first U.S. tour

The band opened for Vanilla Fudge and Spirit in Denver. Concert promoter Barry Fey wrote in his autobiography that the next morning, a local radio station was flooded with calls from listeners who wanted to hear more of Led Zeppelin's music.
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Ron Gjerde retires as president of historic Lakewood Cemetery

Nearly 50 years ago, Ron Gjerde answered a newspaper ad looking for someone to work in an office near Hennepin Avenue and Lake Street in Minneapolis. That office turned out to be at Lakewood Cemetery, the final resting place of some of Minnesota's most prominent figures.
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Is there enough investment in clean energy?

Right now, one industry insider says no. Mindy Lubber, CEO and president of sustainability at Ceres, explains the state of climate-friendly investment.
by Paul Huttner

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Tax pros warn Minnesotans to prepare for headaches as tax prep begins

Tax pros warn Minnesotans to prepare for headaches as tax prep begins

With tax season beginning, accountants warn that the state's nonconformity with the federal tax overhaul last year will usher in headaches -- and maybe financial heartache -- for some.
by Martin Moylan

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