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U of M taps Syracuse exec to lead Gopher athletics

U of M taps Syracuse exec to lead Gopher athletics

Mark Coyle, who's served as athletics director at Syracuse University, will be the University of Minnesota's new athletics director, pending Board of Regents approval.
by MPR News Staff

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The song 'Welcome Back' inspired TV show's name change

Before the song was written the show was going to be called "Kotter," but the producers liked the song so much that they changed the name of the series to "Welcome Back, Kotter."

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Prince bill racing through Legislature despite concerns

Prince bill racing through Legislature despite concerns

Prince's name, likeness, voice and even that unpronounceable symbol could be afforded special protection under legislation speeding through the Minnesota Legislature. Some, though, worry the hasty consideration could pose problems.
by Brian Bakst

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Warrant: Minnesota doctor saw Prince, prescribed drugs

Warrant: Minnesota doctor saw Prince, prescribed drugs

Investigators interviewed the doctor and searched a suburban Minneapolis hospital where he worked. The warrant did not specify what medications were prescribed for Prince or whether he took them.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Jillian Rae reinterprets song by Donovan

Rae is performing tonight at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis.

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Prince: The philanthropist

Prince: The philanthropist

Prince will be remembered for his music. But some will think first of his charity.
by Martin Moylan

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Martin Friedman: Elitist for the masses

Martin Friedman: Elitist for the masses

The former Walker Art Center director, who died Monday in New York, is remembered for his devotion to high art, the community and his wife, Mildred.
by Marianne Combs

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Top-level negotiations to begin on ending legislative session

Top-level negotiations to begin on ending legislative session

Gov. Mark Dayton, Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk and House Speaker Kurt Daudt will figure out if they can reach a deal to divvy up a state surplus and authorize a package of construction proposals.

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