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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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Neighborhoods Organizing for Change gets its voice heard

Neighborhoods Organizing for Change gets its voice heard

The Minneapolis-based nonprofit has raised its profile over the last several years as it has taken on racial and economic disparities in Minnesota.
by Brandt Williams

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Ross and Richie's 'Endless Love' hit No. 1 35 years ago

Ross and Richie's 'Endless Love' hit No. 1 35 years ago

The song is Ross' last of 18 No. 1 songs (so far). For Richie, "Endless Love" was his first chart-topper that didn't involve The Commodores.

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Profit margins falling for crop farmers

The U.S. Agriculture Department's latest crop report will be released Monday afternoon, detailing what's expected to be another record harvest this fall.

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Here's why 911 might not know where you are when you call

Here's why 911 might not know where you are when you call

If your home phone service runs through the internet, it's possible the emergency call system won't automatically route your correct street address when you call 911. Officials say it's a small but serious glitch.
by Tim Nelson

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