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August 30, 2017 8:13 AM

Coldplay pays tribute to Houston flooding victims

The group, on tour now in the U.S., was scheduled to play in Houston last Friday but canceled because of Hurricane Harvey.

by MPR News Staff

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August 30, 2017 4:00 AM

Could St. Paul's east side get a tiny house village?

A plan to build a 52-unit tiny house co-op in St. Paul would need to overcome toxic waste, train noise, zoning issues and gentrification concerns.

by Max Nesterak

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August 30, 2017 4:00 AM

What if Dayton wins? Tough choices would await lawmakers

If DFL Gov. Mark Dayton wins his appeal over his veto of legislative funding, Republican leaders say it will tip the balance of power at the Capitol. It could also force them back to the bargaining table.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 29, 2017 12:36 PM

Minneapolis police chief vows to recruit, promote more women

New Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo picked four veteran officers, all men, as his executive leadership team. He tells MPR News he knows the department must do more to break down barriers for female officers.

by MPR News Staff

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August 29, 2017 8:37 AM

How a 'magical' church moment inspired Morby's 'Pearly Gates'

Kevin Morby had been searching -- in the cold -- for St. John The Divine in Manhattan. When he finally found it, he walked inside and saw a choir singing. "After having been lost for so long and being greeted like this, it was just a magical moment," he said.

by MPR News Staff

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August 29, 2017 8:35 AM

Minneapolis police chief on body cams, downtown safety and recruitment

Medaria Arradondo takes the helm of the department as it faces low morale, rising crime, and fractured public trust.

by MPR News Staff

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August 29, 2017 8:08 AM

When Garrison Keillor taught his son how to stretch $3 at the 1974 fair

These days, $3 in quarters won't get you far at the Minnesota State Fair. But in 1974, a young Jason Keillor was able to spend six hours of fun and still have a few coins left.

by Jim Bickal and Sara Porter

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August 29, 2017 4:00 AM

Meet the State Fair's ride guru, who only rides the carousel

Joe Bixler has one big job at the State Fair: keeping the rides running safely.

by Tim Nelson

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August 29, 2017 4:00 AM

'Shame keeps so many victims silent': MN clergy abuse victim speaks out

As a Minneapolis bankruptcy court judge prepares to hear arguments today over competing reorganization plans for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, one clergy abuse victim is going public with his story.

by Martin Moylan