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Stevie Wonder honored Duke Ellington in a song that hit No. 1

Stevie Wonder honored Duke Ellington in a song that hit No. 1

In a 1977 speech at UCLA, Wonder said, "I knew the title from the beginning but wanted it to be about the musicians who did something for us. So soon they are forgotten. I wanted to show my appreciation. They gave us something that is supposed to be forever."
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Troubled Waters: Trump budget casts Great Lakes cleanup into doubt

Troubled Waters: Trump budget casts Great Lakes cleanup into doubt

The restoration of the St. Louis River that flows past Duluth into Lake Superior is nearly complete, but money for the project -- and dozens of other cleanup efforts across the Great Lakes -- has been zeroed out in the president's budget plan.
by Dan Kraker

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Day 10 of Yanez trial: 'He's not lying,' Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

Day 10 of Yanez trial: 'He's not lying,' Yanez attorney tells court; case goes to jury

"You can't sit in these chairs and 20-20 vision officer Yanez," defense attorney Earl Gray told jurors. "He said he thought he was going to die. Why else would he do this?" Jurors began deliberating Monday. They'll resume Tuesday morning.

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Finance academy graduates first class as program's future hangs in the balance

Finance academy graduates first class as program's future hangs in the balance

This week, 60 students were the first class to graduate from a St. Paul Public Schools high school program focused on finance. But the future of the Academy of Finance is in question after a major grant ended.
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Cloud Cult to play during screening of 'The Seeker'

In addition to composing the music, Cloud Cult leader and Duluth native Craig Minowa co-wrote the screenplay. It's the story of a woman who goes on a pilgrimage after a reminder from her past changes how she views her life.
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Parts of Minnesota hit by drought

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley's weekend forecast calls for a heat index up to 100 degrees.
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Tobacco tax cuts burn Gov. Dayton

Tobacco tax cuts burn Gov. Dayton

One of the reasons Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed funding for the House and Senate is that he wants lawmakers to undo tax breaks for premium cigars and other tobacco products. Key lawmakers and business owners say the tobacco tax adjustments were long overdue.
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74 Seconds podcast: The prosecution rests, the defense begins

74 Seconds podcast: The prosecution rests, the defense begins

By the fourth day of testimony, the prosecution has rested, the defense has moved for acquittal and we expect to hear soon from Jeronimo Yanez himself.
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