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February 25, 2016 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: A master painter and 'Silence! The Musical'

This week on Art Hounds: A master painter and 'Silence! The Musical'

by Marianne Combs

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February 24, 2016 1:42 PM

Mayor, team unveil design for Major League Soccer stadium in St. Paul

The soon-to-be MLS franchise released renderings of its plans Wednesday. The centerpiece: a stadium wrapped in translucent polymer that will hold more than 23,000 fans.

by Tim Nelson

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February 24, 2016 8:57 AM

Lou Christie hit No. 1 50 years ago

After he recorded "Lightnin' Strikes," he said an executive at his label MGM threw the tape in the garbage. Christie went to California and promoted the song on his own.

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February 24, 2016 4:00 AM

'Grand challenge': U sees power in unconventional classes

The University of Minnesota is bringing together professors from different disciplines to teach about large-scale challenges facing the planet. U leaders hope the experiment will make higher education more relevant to students.

by Peter Cox

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February 23, 2016 8:58 AM

Lissie is back in the Midwest with new album

Lissie recently purchased a farm in Iowa, and released her new album "My Wild West."

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February 22, 2016 4:37 PM

Rochester cop on leave over alleged Facebook posts

The Rochester Police Department has put an officer on leave while it investigates allegations he posted an image on his Facebook page of a car running over protesters and another that talked about shooting Muslims in the face.

by Riham Feshir

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February 22, 2016 1:53 PM

AG sues Missouri auto company accused of deceptive practices

The lawsuit by Attorney General Lori Swanson alleges United Auto Defense persuaded some Minnesotans to pay thousands of dollars of unnecessary car repair coverage.

by Martin Moylan

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February 22, 2016 8:14 AM

Paul Simon's only No. 1 solo hit was 40 years ago

Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" was No. 1 40 years ago. It's his only No. 1 hit as a solo artist.

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February 22, 2016 4:00 AM

Minnesota farmers find going organic no easy task

Americans' rapidly growing appetite for organic food is changing the entire U.S. food chain. Many farmers are trying to adapt, but not everybody makes it to that organic future.

by Mark Steil