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January 20, 2017 4:00 AM

Cut government, grow jobs, fix health care? Trump's MN backers ready

When Donald Trump takes the oath of office and becomes president later today he will have a lot of expectations to meet. Among those looking for him to "make America great again" are many Minnesotans.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 20, 2017 4:00 AM

For verisimilitude, 'Paterson' borrows verse with MN connection

The director of "Paterson" wanted real poetry for his movie, and Ron Padgett obliged.

by Euan Kerr

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January 19, 2017 8:55 AM

Roy Hargrove's last shows tonight at the Dakota

Hargrove is a Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter. He was born in Texas, and started playing trumpet at a young age.

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January 19, 2017 7:59 AM

MNsure CEO urges sign-ups for 2017 as deadline looms

Minnesotans who purchase health insurance through MNsure have just a week and a half left to pick a plan.

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January 19, 2017 7:32 AM

Allina announces joint venture with Aetna

Allina executives say their goal is to cut costs for patients through better coordination of treatment, especially preventative care.

by Matt Sepic

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January 19, 2017 4:00 AM

'I'm worried, but I'm praying for the best:' Trump opponents prepare for inauguration

As the nation gets ready to swear in a new president Friday, everyday Minnesotans who opposed Donald Trump are preparing for his inauguration -- and for the next four years.

by Laura Yuen

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January 19, 2017 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Ragamala Dance, 'The Last Waltz' and Trophy Wife

This week on Art Hounds, Ragamala Dance performs "Written in Water," local musicians reenact "The Last Waltz" and women artists contemplate the term "trophy wife."

by Marianne Combs

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January 19, 2017 4:00 AM

In rural Minnesota, high hopes for President Trump

Minnesota didn't go for President-elect Donald Trump, but many of its rural counties did. As Trump takes office, supporters in northern part of the state have high hopes for the 45th president.

by John Enger