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Ford site developer proposes fewer homes, less density
Many residents of the Highland Park neighborhood remain concerned about the impact of thousands of new residents and workers and their cars.
Mayoral hopefuls embrace Moorhead's growing diversity
Moorhead voters on Nov. 6 will decide among the most diverse slate of candidates for mayor in the city's history. The three agree the city's rising population of refugees, immigrants and people of color is a strength.
Jungle Theater presents a fresh look at 'Little Women'
Plus, the Art Hounds recommend "This is a Record" at SOO Visual Arts Center and "Dracula: Prince of Blood" in Lanesboro, Minn.
After Cochran finished recording it, the feeling in the studio was that the song didn't sound quite rock and roll enough. He had the idea to change "Let's Get Together" in the lyrics and title to "C'mon Everybody."
Gales of October: Lake Superior roars with rain, high winds, big waves
Early October on Minnesota's North Shore is supposed to be about cool, sunny days, brightly colored leaves and tranquil fall beauty. Lake Superior, however, apparently did not get the memo this year.
Johnson, Walz face off on rural Minnesota issues
The two major-party candidates for governor tangled Tuesday night in Willmar over who would best address the needs of rural Minnesota.
Lebanese photographer made 'Lebanon, USA' his mission
Fadi BouKaram set out to visit every American town named Lebanon -- all 47 of them. His photos are on display at St. Mary's University in Winona, Minn., through Oct. 26.
Surprise acquittal in Enbridge pipeline protesters' case
A judge in Clearwater County acquitted three pipeline protesters just hours into the first day of testimony, saying the prosecution failed to prove its case.
When the album was released he wrote: "Our perceptions of who we are as human beings, because of technology and machines, are falling apart. We're living at a breaking point, and a lot of the themes on the album are talking about these fault lines."