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January 10, 2017 5:52 AM

Justice Dept.'s 'listening session' draws critics of St. Anthony police

Most speakers were highly critical of police, saying officers disproportionately target people of color for traffic stops. No one spoke in favor of policing the way it is now.

by Matt Sepic

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January 9, 2017 8:57 AM

The Monkees' 'I'm a Believer' was on top 50 years ago

The song stayed in the top spot for seven weeks and ultimately became the best-selling record of 1967.

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January 9, 2017 8:39 AM

U's Kaler readies legislative funding pitch amid football scandal

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler about the future of Gophers football and about how the latest scandal could affect funding from the state.

by MPR News Staff

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January 9, 2017 8:35 AM

Lawmakers off to a fast start in St. Paul

Taxes and spending, health care, and a public works bonding bill are all expected to be big issues.

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January 9, 2017 4:00 AM

'History of Wolves' debut sets author at head of pack

Set in a northern Minnesota town, Emily Fridlund's novel may leave readers asking uncomfortable questions about themselves.

by Euan Kerr

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January 9, 2017 4:00 AM

As 2017 Super Bowl nears, Minn. readies to take the ball for 2018

With the NFL post-season in full swing, Twin Cities officials are taking notes and making plans for what they hope will be a safe, giant party next year at U.S. Bank Stadium.

by Tim Nelson

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January 6, 2017 8:56 AM

Coming soon: Semisonic to release first new music in a long time

The group's bassist John Munson recently told sister station The Current that they'll be recording new tracks in the coming months.

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January 6, 2017 8:25 AM

Minnesota on a temperature roller coaster

It's been a roller coaster for the state when it comes to temperatures this winter. And that will likely continue as temperatures rise again early next week.

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January 6, 2017 8:01 AM

P.J. Fleck is leading candidate for next Gopher football coach

The big story over at the University of Minnesota is the fate of the Golden Gopher football team, which appears to be in the final stages of hiring a new head coach, after Tracy Claeys was fired earlier this week.