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April 11, 2017 8:55 AM

Turtles wanted to be Tyrtles but record company said no

It was an effort to emulate the creatively-spelled animal band names like the Beatles and the Byrds. However, the record company thought that was a bit too cute and told them to switch to the conventional spelling.

by MPR News Staff

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April 11, 2017 8:19 AM

Why 'The Root Beer Lady' got into soda-making

Dorothy Molter's foray into making root beer started with an executive order from President Truman.

by Cody Nelson

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April 11, 2017 8:08 AM

Family-run Iowa newspaper takes on Big Ag, wins a Pulitzer

Art Cullen's editorials challenged powerful agricultural interests for their role in polluting Iowa's water.

by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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April 11, 2017 6:18 AM

Moorhead health care town hall more subdued, suffused with concerns about insurance costs

Even as Obamacare continues, some voters remain frustrated and fearful of what's to come. Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson heard from some of them at his first public town hall this year.

by Dan Gunderson

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April 10, 2017 9:06 AM

Paisley Park Prince4Ever tribute fence open for fans

Monday is the last day that the Paisley Park lot is open to all fans who want to leave a message on the Prince4Ever tribute fence.

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April 10, 2017 12:04 AM

After break, tough budget negotiations set to begin at Capitol

Lawmakers have a $1.65 billion surplus to work with, but that doesn't mean a compromise will come easy.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 10, 2017 12:04 AM

Perpich arts center focuses on overhaul amid shutdown talk

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would close the state's Perpich Center for Arts Education and leave the future of its two schools in doubt. Perpich leaders say they can turn the troubled operation around.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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April 7, 2017 10:48 AM

New exhibition marks 100th anniversary of America entering WWI

During World War I, 2 million American men would be shipped overseas to fight, and more than 100,000 would die. Back home, the U.S. was undergoing its own transformation. A new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center pays tribute to that turbulent time.

by Max Nesterak