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The group's new album will be released Friday.
Tornado warning times are shrinking
A recent analysis by the Washington Post's Capitol Weather Gang found that between 2005 to 2011, the tornado warning time was typically between 13 to 15 minutes. As of 2015, the lead time had dropped to eight minutes.
DNR mulls fate of celebrated author's Minnesota prairie home
Novelist Frederick Manfred found inspiration in the landscape around the home he built within southwestern Minnesota's Blue Mounds State Park. But the house, now the park's visitor center, is crumbling and may face demolition.
Art Hounds: The Hounds have three arts events for your weekend
This week on Art Hounds: "A Year with Frog and Toad" returns to the Children's Theatre, a premiere of new music in Mankato, and "Q Stage."
For Chris Thile, hosting Prairie Home is opportunity of a lifetime
As he nears the end of his first season, the host describes his turn leading the popular franchise as "just what the doctor ordered."
Rochester Art Center lays off 5 workers amid financial turmoil
The center had just 12 employees in total before the layoffs. Earlier this year, its executive director left without explanation after a brief tenure, and a recent audit has raised serious questions about the museum's ability to survive.
White Earth worries loss of state money may cripple school's progress
Circle of Life Academy leaders say a Minnesota fund that's helped them boost student achievement by connecting academics and culture is in danger of expiring at the state Capitol.
When Frank and Nancy Sinatra topped the charts
"Somethin' Stupid" was the first and only duet by a father and daughter to top the charts.
Nine EPA science advisers cut loose
Another four advisers are stepping down from the Board of Scientific Counselors and their replacements have not been announced.