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July 28, 2016 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Bhangra, vintage bands and a circus

This week on Art Hounds: DJ Rekha, Circus Juventas and a vintage band festival.

by Marianne Combs

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July 27, 2016 8:08 AM

Songwriter finds inspiration in MPR series on Bruce Kramer

Anna Schulze was so touched by Cathy Wurzer's "Living While Dying" series that she wrote "Don't You Fade Away," featured on her new album.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 27, 2016 4:00 AM

To help Clinton, Franken draws on his funny past

Sen. Al Franken says the Clinton campaign asked him to draw on his old job as a funnyman to help make the case against Donald Trump at the Democratic National Convention.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 26, 2016 9:44 PM

Photos: Protesters and police face off in St. Paul

Police and demonstrators protesting the police shooting of Philando Castile spent tense hours together this week as officers broke up an encampment outside the Minnesota governor's residence and protesters took to the street.

by Evan Frost

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July 26, 2016 9:06 AM

Power still out for hundreds in Duluth after storm

Cleanup continues across the Northland after a series of powerful storms swept through the region late last week.

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July 26, 2016 9:03 AM

Franken, Ellison speak at DNC

The Democratic National Convention got off to a raucous start in Philadelphia as Sen. Bernie Sanders' supporters, including most of the Minnesota delegation, made their presence known.

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July 26, 2016 7:23 AM

Tense day as police clear Summit Avenue protesters, make arrests

St. Paul police and protesters spent tense hours together Tuesday after officers cleared a protest encampment outside the governor's residence and protesters took to the street. Authorities blamed a few protesters for extending the confrontations.

by Tim Nelson, Matt Sepic and Peter Cox

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July 26, 2016 4:00 AM

Minnesota author's guide to a bee-friendly backyard

With Minnesota beekeepers reporting they lost half of their bee colonies last year, some people are looking for ways to help pollinators thrive. A new book offers advice for urban gardeners.

by Euan Kerr