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Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards turns 75

Richards, who was infamous in his younger days for abusing drugs and alcohol, revealed recently that he mostly gave up drinking a year ago.
by Cathy Wurzer

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New University of Minnesota's leader gets high praise from colleague

The University of Minnesota regents approved hiring Joan Gabel as the university's next president. If hired, Gabel will be the university's first female president.
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Grief, healing, hope for family of kids hurt in playground crash

Grief, healing, hope for family of kids hurt in playground crash

Three of their children were gravely injured by a fleeing driver; a fourth was born with a life-threatening condition, all since June. Nicolle and Kyle Peltier, though, say their family is on the mend, and they've chosen love over hate.
by Nancy Yang

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Dayton's 8 years as governor: sharp elbows, balanced budgets

Dayton's 8 years as governor: sharp elbows, balanced budgets

Gov. Mark Dayton's two terms have sometimes been rocky, and they've taken a toll on his health. But he racked up significant accomplishments during his time in office.
by Briana Bierschbach

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It's been 60 years since The Teddy Bears topped the Billboard pop chart with 'To Know Him is To Love Him'

The song was written by Phil Spector and released as the B-side of The Teddy Bears' first single. According to a biography of Spector by Dave Thompson, the single was a flop until a disc jockey in Fargo flipped it over and started playing the B-side on his show. That DJ was Charlie Boone, who would go on to become a radio legend at WCCO.
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Law enforcement agencies boost efforts to diversify ranks

Law enforcement agencies boost efforts to diversify ranks

Over the weekend, the State Patrol held one of its recruiting events for women. It comes at a time when agencies across the state are redoubling recruitment efforts because fewer people are applying to become officers.
by Peter Cox

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Gun rights meet gay rights when Pink Pistols go to shooting range

Gun rights meet gay rights when Pink Pistols go to shooting range

The group's Twin Cities chapter teaches the basics of gun safety to members of the LGBT community, and they've seen membership spike since the shooting in Orlando.
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Twin Cities drummer, 21, killed while studying in Europe

Authorities in Rotterdam say 21-year-old Sarah Papenheim was stabbed to death in her apartment. Police were preparing to arraign the man suspected in the slaying, a police spokesperson said Friday.
by Matt Sepic

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