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September 30, 2016 4:00 AM

Is the DFL effort to tie Rep. Paulsen to Trump working?

Minnesota Democrats have worked to tie GOP U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen to Donald Trump ever since the New York businessman became the Republican presidential candidate. But a super PAC's move this week may be a sign the strategy is faltering.

by Mark Zdechlik

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September 29, 2016 9:35 AM

Minneapolis panel greenlights filming of controversial HBO drama

The TV network says "Mogadishu, Minnesota" will be a financial boost for the area while portraying lives of Twin Cities Somali Americans, but opponents of the series worry it will cast a bad light on the community.

by Euan Kerr

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September 29, 2016 8:58 AM

Jerry Lee Lewis celebrates 81st birthday

A few years ago author Rick Bragg spent time with the rock 'n' roll pioneer while writing "Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story." Bragg says Lewis is thinking a lot about what comes next.

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September 29, 2016 8:14 AM

Hamline facing tough choices on changing or cutting programs

The university may make significant changes to its curriculum starting as early as next spring.

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September 29, 2016 4:00 AM

With plaza's dedication, a bit of the Mekong flows in St. Paul

The new green space is meant to introduce visitors to the history of Southeast Asia.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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September 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Show looks at old farmhouses and Ezekiel's wheel

This week on Art Hounds: Northfield Arts Guild opens "Sacred Space," plus Middle Eastern dance and Mizna's Arab Film Fest.

by Marianne Combs

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September 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Tax vote leaves Mayor Coleman with a dilemma

The St. Paul City Council has backed down from a nearly 9 percent property tax increase they proposed last week, but still ratcheted up Mayor Chris Coleman's proposal of a 7 percent levy increase.

by Tim Nelson

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September 28, 2016 8:57 AM

President Obama a big fan of Leon Bridges

The 27-year-old singer will be performing Wednesday night at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.

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September 28, 2016 7:55 AM

Space storms could play havoc with Minnesota power grid

The Upper Midwest electrical grid is more susceptible than other parts of the country to solar storms that can trigger blackouts or damage equipment on the electrical grid, a researcher tells MPR News.

by Jon Collins