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February 15, 2017 8:55 AM

A Grammy-winning opera singer lives in Minneapolis

Lucas Meachem and his wife moved to her hometown in December. Meachem will be part of the Minnesota Opera's production "Thais" in the spring of 2018.

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February 15, 2017 7:18 AM

Mediation program can save struggling farmers

Low commodity prices are causing lots of financial pain on Minnesota farms. That means mediation can be crucial as farmers face the possibility as the current agricultural downturn shows no signs of ending.

by Mark Steil

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February 15, 2017 6:16 AM

New coach jumpstarts Wild to a hot season

The Wild lead the Western Conference, with the second-most points in the NHL.

by Peter Cox

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February 14, 2017 8:56 AM

Ian's hit 'At Seventeen' prompted a flood of valentines in the mail

The song is told from the point of view of an adult woman looking back on high school when she was ignored while the attractive girls got all the attention.

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February 14, 2017 8:34 AM

Family studies professor: Why it's important to reconnect on Valentine's Day

If you haven't planned something special for your significant other, there's still time, and good reason to, researchers say.

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February 14, 2017 5:05 AM

Parting thoughts: Fine-tuned to the little things in life

Amy Tobin's musical career took her to Miami and Jamaica, where she played reggae with the likes of Ziggy Marley. She served as concertmaster of the St. Paul Civic Symphony from 2008 until her death in January.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 14, 2017 4:00 AM

Winona houseboat culture's a breeze, if you can stay afloat

Life on the Mississippi is a joy, mostly, for the folks who live in the city's funky houseboat community. That doesn't mean it's easy keeping the muskrats out, or the winter ice at bay.

by Catharine Richert

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February 14, 2017 4:00 AM

GOP lawmakers eye state agency cuts to fund tax relief

Republicans say it's about setting funding priorities for each department. Union leaders warn it would put thousands of Minnesotans needlessly out of work.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 13, 2017 9:15 AM

3 things to watch at the Minnesota Legislature this week

A special election is being held to fill a vacant seat in the North Branch area. Meanwhile, lawmakers will be talking about sports stadium management and shrimp farming.

by MPR News Staff