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Salvant to revive classic songs at the Dakota

Cecile McLorin Salvant will be joined by Aaron Diehl as they perform songs by Jelly Roll Morton and George Gershwin.

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Few in Minnesota's congressional delegation hold in-person town halls

Few in Minnesota's congressional delegation hold in-person town halls

Instead of face-to-face meetings, some have held telephone town halls. Since President Trump took office, people who oppose his policies have been speaking out during those forums.
by Matt Sepic

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Dangerous passage: Refugees in Minnesota risk death to reach Canada

Dangerous passage: Refugees in Minnesota risk death to reach Canada

Dozens of mostly African refugees are streaming to the Minnesota-Canadian border this winter to seek asylum in Canada. It's a perilous journey that has immigration and security officials increasingly worried. But it shows no signs of stopping.
by Dan Gunderson and Laura Yuen

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Manfred Mann covers Springsteen, hits No. 1

"Blinded by the Light" was written by Bruce Springsteen and recorded for his 1973 debut album "Greetings From Asbury Park."

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Not another brick lump: Why Gehry gave the Weisman its iconic look

Not another brick lump: Why Gehry gave the Weisman its iconic look

When it opened in 1993, many people didn't know what to make of the building's curves and sharp angles of shiny stainless steel.
by Nancy Yang

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Warm weather throwing wildlife for a loop

Warm weather throwing wildlife for a loop

Friday reached into the 60s, which has only happened in February in the Twin Cities five other times in history.
by Max Nesterak

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Influential drummer Clyde Stubblefield dies at 73

Influential drummer Clyde Stubblefield dies at 73

He was one of two drummers in Brown's band from 1965 to 1971. The distinctive funk rhythms he created were often sampled by hip hop artists.

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