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Art Hounds: New children's books by Minnesota authors
Four new children's and YA books are being promoted in local bookstores this weekend. Plus, the Art Hounds recommend a show about the legacy of Indian boarding schools, and "Dancing on the Edge."
When Gordy started his own record label in 1959, he wanted to name it Tammy Records. But that name was already taken so he called the label Tamla instead. It would eventually become Motown Records.
Saying 'we have to get better,' Fleck tackles struggling football program
As the new Gophers head coach, P.J. Fleck has a lot of work ahead of him as he tries to turn around a program that hasn't won a conference championship in 50 years.
Exhibition asks, who's the 'we' in 'We the people'?
The Minnesota Museum of American Art set four curators to the task of selecting works that help answer the question.
How Taylor Swift is fighting ticket scalpers for her next tour
When tickets go on sale, fans who have demonstrated their loyalty -- either by buying her album or watching her videos, etc. -- will move up in line. Some people aren't happy about the approach, though.
Diversity grows in Minn. schools, but not on school boards
Observers say it's crucial school boards reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of district kids. But that's a huge challenge, even in the state's most diverse school districts.
In Minneapolis, a call for Somali entrepreneurs, and 'sharks'
Somali-American entrepreneurs are getting a chance to pitch their business ventures to investors and a chance at $25,000. It's like the TV show "Shark Tank," except the mission is to do good.
A D.C. sex scandal, through female eyes
In her novel "Young Jane Young," Gabrielle Zevin explores the way stories change with the perspective of the listener.
An ex-Viking's second life in the schools
For this week's highlight from the archive, an interview with Randall McDaniel, the former Minnesota Viking.