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Paul Simon creates new instruments on new album

Paul Simon creates new instruments on new album

The singer's new album "Stranger to Stranger" comes out Friday.

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Is a turnaround in the cards for the Iron Range?

Is a turnaround in the cards for the Iron Range?

On Tuesday, Cliffs Natural Resources announced it will reopen the United Taconite mine in Eveleth and a pellet plant in Forbes this fall.

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Clark civil rights probe: Bar high to prove violations

Clark civil rights probe: Bar high to prove violations

Federal officials will announce today whether they believe Jamar Clark's civil rights were violated last November in a confrontation with two police officers that led to his death.

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Expired mineral leases latest flashpoint over mining near Boundary Waters

Expired mineral leases latest flashpoint over mining near Boundary Waters

Renewal of mineral leases signed 50 years ago is the latest point of contention over whether mining should be allowed near the popular wilderness destination.
by Dan Kraker

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Surviving Monkees out with new album

Surviving Monkees out with new album

An impressive collection of contemporary musicians wrote songs for the album, which is getting good reviews.

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Prince autopsy: What might not be released publicly?

Prince autopsy: What might not be released publicly?

An autopsy was performed soon after Prince's body was discovered. Since then, an investigation has been underway to determine the exact cause of death.

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Researchers work to make milk greener

Researchers work to make milk greener

Here's something to consider the next time you pour milk on your cereal: The carbon footprint of a gallon of milk is about the same as a 25-mile drive in a pickup truck.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Soundset to feature Anderson .Paak among others

Soundset to feature Anderson .Paak among others

.Paak is a rising star on the hip-hop scene. His music was featured prominently on Dr. Dre's 2015 album "Compton."

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Twins' woes now include pitching coach suspension

On Thursday, the team suspended pitching coach Neil Allen after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

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