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Here's what to expect if Castile case goes to trial

Here's what to expect if Castile case goes to trial

Officer Jeronimo Yanez makes his first court appearance Friday for the shooting of Philando Castile at a traffic stop in July.
by Matt Sepic

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Dylan ain't goin' to Stockholm for Nobel prize

Dylan ain't goin' to Stockholm for Nobel prize

Dylan says he's unable to attend the award ceremony on Dec. 10 "due to pre-existing commitments."

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Rethinking end-of-life dread

New research shows the emotional and social quality of life near its end may not be nearly as bad as many expect.

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Diamond Reynolds: 'Flabbergasted,' wants murder charge in Castile shooting

Diamond Reynolds: 'Flabbergasted,' wants murder charge in Castile shooting

Officer Jeronimo Yanez is expected to appear in court Friday after being charged with three felony counts for shooting and killing Philando Castile.

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New state Senate leader says social issues won't be major 2017 agenda items

New state Senate leader says social issues won't be major 2017 agenda items

Paul Gazelka, an insurance agent and social conservative from Nisswa, is now one of the most powerful lawmakers in Minnesota -- and he's as surprised as anyone by that newfound status.
by Tim Pugmire

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Art Hounds: Opera, starring puppets

Art Hounds: Opera, starring puppets

This week on Art Hounds: A performance of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" featuring life-sized puppets, "Baltimore is Burning" and "Tartuffe."
by Marianne Combs

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Judge sentences three men to decades in prison in ISIS trial

Judge sentences three men to decades in prison in ISIS trial

A federal judge Wednesday sent three young Twin Cities men to decades in prison for their roles in a plot to leave the United States to fight for the terrorist group ISIS.
by Laura Yuen and Doualy Xaykaothao

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Officer charged in Castile shooting

Officer charged in Castile shooting

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi announced Wednesday that he has charged police officer Jeronimo Yanez in the July 6 killing of Philando Castile during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.
by Tim Nelson, Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Ballad that made Rivers a star hit No. 1

"Poor Side of Town" was his first and only No. 1 hit and a sharp contrast from the music he was known for.

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A year after Jamar Clark's death, a flash of hope and the hint of change

A year after Jamar Clark's death, a flash of hope and the hint of change

Nearly 150 people gathered Tuesday night to remember Jamar Clark -- and offer hope that by keeping his memory alive, they might get a step closer to ending police shootings.
by Matt Sepic

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