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February 21, 2017 7:00 AM

Minnesota churches get ready to become sanctuaries for immigrants

These religious institutions have committed to housing undocumented immigrants in order to shield them from deportation.

by MPR News Staff

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February 21, 2017 4:00 AM

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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February 20, 2017 12:49 PM

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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February 20, 2017 10:22 AM

How Minnesota colleges are teaming up to give students a cheaper path to 4-year degrees

A growing number of private universities in the state has made the path from community college into its program as seamless as possible.

by Peter Cox

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February 20, 2017 8:55 AM

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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February 17, 2017 8:57 AM

'Am I Breaking Down' inspired by divorce

Dead Man Winter performs Saturday night in Duluth.

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February 17, 2017 8:43 AM

Timberwolves failing to take off under new coach

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off for the next week because of the NBA All-Star break.

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February 17, 2017 8:34 AM

Record high temps expected in Minnesota

The high temperature for the Twin Cities is expected to be in the 60s, with 50s dominating over the weekend.

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February 17, 2017 4:00 AM

'Arctic Riviera': Global birders flock to northeast Minnesota bog

Sax-Zim Bog doesn't look like much, but it's a rock star in the sometimes fanatical world of international birding. Come on the search for the "king of the bog," the elusive great gray owl.

by Dan Kraker