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March 18, 2016 4:00 AM

At Guthrie, Taylor Mac makes musical history tour a fool's errand

The performer adopts the character of the court jester, who could speak uncomfortable truths to the powerful.

by Euan Kerr

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March 18, 2016 4:00 AM

Overstretched school counselors would get state relief under new plan

A scaled-back bill would provide matching state funding to schools for hiring not just licensed guidance counselors, but also psychologists, social workers, nurses, or drug addiction counselors.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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March 17, 2016 8:56 AM

Punk memorabilia worth millions to be burned

The son of the Sex Pistols' manager says he plans to burn $7 million worth of punk memorabilia because of Queen Elizabeth.

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March 17, 2016 8:16 AM

Franken urges hearings on Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland

Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says President Obama's choice to fill a Supreme Court vacancy, Merrick Garland, deserves hearings and a vote on his nomination.

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March 16, 2016 6:41 PM

Lawmaker: 'Aid in dying' bill gives patients alternative

Under Sen. Chris Eaton's proposal, two doctors would sign off on a patient's life expectancy and mental competency before a patient could eventually self-administer life-ending drugs.

by Riham Feshir

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March 16, 2016 4:38 PM

Heroin overdoses in northern MN prompt warning of deadlier drugs

After a rash of heroin overdoses across Minnesota, state law enforcement is asking for information to help track down the dealers.

by John Enger

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March 16, 2016 12:08 PM

New Minnesota research links low income, diabetes

New research finds that low-income adults in Minnesota are much more likely to develop diabetes than people with higher incomes.

by Lorna Benson

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March 16, 2016 8:58 AM

McCartney and Metallica announce Minneapolis concerts

Metallica and Paul McCartney will play concerts in Minneapolis later this year.

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March 16, 2016 4:00 AM

Metro Transit police use Somali language lessons to break down barriers

Metro Transit police began offering a Somali language class to some officers last month. The cops say they want to connect with the growing Somali community in the Twin Cities at transit and bus stops.

by Riham Feshir