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Two track and field athletes with Minn. ties race in Rio

Two track and field athletes with Minn. ties race in Rio

Two track and field athletes with Minnesota connections will race for Olympic medals Saturday in Rio.
by MPR News Staff

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Down-ballot DFLers happy to welcome Trump to Minnesota

Down-ballot DFLers happy to welcome Trump to Minnesota

As Donald Trump arrives for a fundraiser Friday, Democrats believe his presence atop the GOP ticket may swing two Minnesota U.S. House seats their way. But not everyone agrees Trump will figure in state-level races.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Weird Al Yankovic to play State Theatre in Minneapolis

Weird Al Yankovic to play State Theatre in Minneapolis

Since his start 40 years ago, he's become the best-selling comedy musician in history. He's sold more than 12 million albums and won four Grammys.

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Heavy rainfalls are stressing Minnesota infrastructure

Heavy rainfalls are stressing Minnesota infrastructure

High intensity rainfalls are spelling trouble when it comes to flooding of streets and homes.
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St. Paul soccer stadium wins crucial council vote

St. Paul soccer stadium wins crucial council vote

St. Paul is another step closer to building a new soccer stadium, with a City Council vote Wednesday approving its site plan.
by Matt Sepic

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Belinda Carlisle and the Go-Go's on their last tour

Belinda Carlisle and the Go-Go's on their last tour

The Go-Go's are about midway through their Farewell Tour this summer.

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How the Beatles influenced the Monkees' 'Last Train to Clarksville'

How the Beatles influenced the Monkees' 'Last Train to Clarksville'

One of the Monkees' songwriters heard "Paperback Writer" on the radio and thought Paul McCartney was singing the words "take the last train."

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Stillwater's Blankenship to run 1,500-meter race in Olympics

Ben Blankenship is just one of many Minnesota athletes competing in the games.

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