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When Elvis made his triumphant comeback
50 years ago today, Elvis Presley began recording what would become known as his triumphant comeback, a special that aired in December of 1968 on NBC-TV.
Travel ban ruling stirs fear, anguish among Minnesota Muslims
"The Supreme Court's decision really just magnified the fear and anxieties that many people in this community have had," said Jaylani Hussein, the head of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota.
Diorama daze: Bell Museum prepares to open doors of $79M new digs
A brand new Bell Museum opens next month in a new location, after being closed for three years. We get a preview of the renowned dioramas and planetarium.
The Posies' first album was a home-recorded self-released cassette that launched their career in 1988.
2013 incident sparked changes in how Mpls. handles police shootings
All 13 members of the Minneapolis City Council are asking the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to release body camera video following the fatal police shooting of Thurman Blevins in north Minneapolis.
Mpls. City Council: Release police body cam video of Blevins shooting
Minneapolis City Council member Jeremiah Ellison tells MPR News it's important the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension be as transparent as possible as it investigates the fatal police shooting of Thurman Blevins in north Minneapolis.
Proposed backcountry driving route sparks pushback in northern Minn.
The Border to Border Touring Route would lead drivers from Lake Superior to the North Dakota border. But the project is sparking controversy with some nearby residents.