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January 18, 2017 7:00 AM

Parting thoughts: Let the good times roll

Diane Witherspoon of Minneapolis passed away last month after a long career as a jazz singer. She was first inspired by her sister, Shirley Witherspoon, a renowned jazz musician who sang with the likes of Duke Ellington.

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January 18, 2017 4:00 AM

Will Minnesota start running on Dunkin'?

The Massachusetts-based coffee and doughnut chain is planning to open dozens of stores in the state as it expands westward.

by Martin Moylan

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January 17, 2017 5:41 PM

Sunday liquor sales off to a fast start at Capitol

A House committee Tuesday gave lopsided approval to a measure that would lift the longtime state ban on Sunday liquor store sales.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 17, 2017 8:55 AM

Lumineers hit 'Cleopatra' tells a true story

The song is one of three hit singles off their latest album.

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January 17, 2017 7:20 AM

3 issues to watch this week at the Minnesota Legislature

Health insurance relief, the Southwest Corridor light rail project and Sunday liquor sales are expected to dominate the agenda this week at the Capitol.

by Brian Bakst

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January 17, 2017 4:00 AM

Jason Lewis ditches talk radio past in Congress

Minnesota's newest face in Congress says he'll take his new job much more seriously than his former career as a talk radio host.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 16, 2017 10:42 AM

St. Paul recycling bins contain controversial tracking chip

The city says it won't monitor residents' recycling, but a technology in new containers would make it possible.

by Tim Nelson

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January 16, 2017 7:14 AM

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life celebrated in song and ceremony

Today's Morning Edition music is from Ashley DuBose with "Do Your Thing." She sang last night as part of a Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Ice House in Minneapolis.