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August 7, 2018 8:57 AM

How the Rolling Stones embraced disco

"Miss You" by the Rolling Stones was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 40 years Tuesday.

by MPR News Staff

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August 7, 2018 4:00 AM

Minnesota Orchestra hopes voices rise, walls fall on South Africa tour

Classical music was once viewed as a whites-only pursuit in South Africa's apartheid system. Minnesota Orchestra leaders hope concerts over the next two weeks, including one in Soweto, can help bury those beliefs.

by Euan Kerr

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August 6, 2018 7:02 PM

BCA identifies officers involved in fatal St. Paul shooting

A family member read a list of demands at a protest of the shooting, including the release of video and audio of the shooting as well as changes to rules governing the use of force.

by Brandt Williams and The Associated Press

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August 6, 2018 10:21 AM

The new housing crisis: Shut out of the market

Ten years after a housing collapse during the Great Recession, home values have rebounded but there are too few homes on the market. Buyers face intense competition, and that means higher prices.

by Kirk Siegler and Brian Berumen

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August 6, 2018 8:57 AM

Jack White to play at the Minneapolis Armory

When Jack White performs Monday night at the Minneapolis Armory, fans will likely be surprised by what they hear. White does not use a set list. Instead, he takes his cues from the crowd to determine which songs to play and how to play them.

by MPR News Staff

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August 6, 2018 4:00 AM

Elections bring battle for Rochester's soul

With three prominent offices open this election, a crowded field of candidates is running to shape Rochester's future as the Destination Medical Center project remakes the city.

by Catharine Richert

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August 6, 2018 4:00 AM

Minnesota governor hopefuls get personal with voters as primary nears

Five contenders head into next week's primary election with a shot at becoming a major party nominee for governor. They're blending messages and biographies as they seek votes. Only two will advance to the November ballot.

by Tim Pugmire, Briana Bierschbach and Brian Bakst

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August 3, 2018 4:11 PM

Human Rights Department analyzes discipline disparities at MN schools

A recent analysis by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights found that students of color make up 31 percent of the population, yet those students received 66 percent of all suspensions and expulsions in the last five years.

by Nina Moini