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June 10, 2016 4:00 AM

St. Paul school sees payoff putting students in charge

When students get more control, they accept more responsibility for creating a calm environment, Johnson High School's principal says. It's not perfect, but Johnson's approach is helping improve the school's culture.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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June 10, 2016 4:00 AM

All-night art festival aims spotlight at climate change

Northern Spark will focus on two locations this year, both in Minneapolis.

by Euan Kerr

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June 9, 2016 8:55 AM

McCartney, Martin both played piano on the hit 'Good Day Sunshine'

Paul McCartney says "Daydream" by The Lovin' Spoonful inspired him to write the song.

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June 9, 2016 8:46 AM

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' headed for Broadway?

The last performance of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical" at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis is Sunday.

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June 9, 2016 6:45 AM

Summit to prevent campus sexual assault kicks off in St. Paul

The two-day conference at Metro State University will attempt to address the problems with preventing, reporting and investigating sexual assault on campus.

by Peter Cox

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June 9, 2016 4:00 AM

What are man-made chemicals doing to fish? MN scientists seek answers

Do household chemicals and prescription drugs leaching into Minnesota waters pose a serious risk to fish? Researchers this summer are asking that question, and digging into the role septic systems might play.

by Dan Gunderson

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June 9, 2016 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Thought, illumination and worship

This week on Art Hounds: A theater becomes a church, and the Great American Think-Off.

by Marianne Combs

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June 8, 2016 5:44 PM

Prosecutor: No charges against cop who killed man in Arby's struggle

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said the evidence shows the Plymouth officer was justified using deadly force against Derek Wolfsteller last July and will not be charged.

by Brandt Williams