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April 3, 2017 8:00 AM

Here's what Tom Kelly's Target Field statue will look like

The picture used as the basis for the statue shows Kelly in uniform leaning against a bat used during fielding practice. He called it a fitting image because he loved being out on the field, hitting balls to his players or pitching batting practice.

by Jim Bickal

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March 31, 2017 8:56 AM

Hendrix burned his hands when he lit his guitar on fire

He repeated the stunt at the Monterey Pop Festival. In 2008, the scorched Fender Stratocaster guitar that Hendrix burned that night sold for more than $450,000 at auction.

by MPR News Staff

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March 31, 2017 8:11 AM

Playoffs look out of reach for Twins this year

The Twins open the regular season at home on Monday against Kansas City.

by MPR News Staff

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March 31, 2017 8:07 AM

March warmer but drier than normal

March had less than normal precipitation for most of the state, but University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says that won't be much of an issue for farmers going forward.

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March 31, 2017 4:00 AM

How long will it take for a car to fall through ice? Make a bet for this Minn. tradition

For the last 10 winters, Lions Club members have dragged a rusty red Ford Escort out onto the ice of Cass Lake and taken bets on when it will fall through for a fundraiser.

by John Enger

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March 31, 2017 4:00 AM

Environmental lawsuits pile up as PolyMet mine crawls forward

Three lawsuits have been filed in the past week alone, challenging recent federal decisions advancing what would be the state's first ever copper-nickel mine.

by Dan Kraker

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March 30, 2017 8:56 AM

Club Noveau's 'Lean On Me' was No. 1 30 years ago

It was the fifth song to reach the top of the charts by two different artists. Bill Withers, who wrote the song, had a No. 1 hit with it in 1972.

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March 30, 2017 8:08 AM

Franken on why he's voting 'no' on Gorsuch

"The question is, do we want him to sit on the Supreme Court? We had our hearings, and I came to the conclusion I don't want him," Franken said.

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March 30, 2017 6:15 AM

St. Paul hears from 2 superintendent finalists

The school board will interview its two finalists Thursday. St. Paul parents and community members had a chance to hear from the two candidates at a community meeting Wednesday night.

by Solvejg Wastvedt