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Red River strangers share their stories, find common ground
Careful listening is the idea behind a Fargo-Moorhead project that aims to break down barriers and build empathy between people who might think they have little in common. It's a simple idea that has sometimes surprising results.
Day 11 of Yanez trial: Yanez jury asks judge for another look at Castile shooting videos
The case against St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez went to the jury for deliberation Monday afternoon. Jurors are returning to the Ramsey County Courthouse Tuesday to continue their work.
74 Seconds podcast: The jury deliberates
The defense and prosecution made their final arguments. The judge issued detailed instructions. Now the case is in the hands of the jury.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.