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January 29, 2016 8:41 AM

January was warmer than average despite winter blast

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about January being warmer than normal in most of the state despite a spell of very cold weather earlier in the month.

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January 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Dying breed? Costs, commitment take a toll on Minnesota sled dog racers

Lots of people still raise sled dogs, but there are fewer Midwestern mushers putting in the time and money required to run long races like the John Beargrease marathon, which starts Sunday.

by Dan Kraker

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January 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Orchestra lets young composers hear their own work, played large

Composer Institute program helps solve a key problem: How to prove one's compositions are fit for an orchestra.

by Euan Kerr

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January 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Dayton, GOP talk special session, but no one's feeling special

Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders are set to meet again today to talk about a possible special session, but even Dayton now acknowledges the prospects are fading.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Teaching board fights court order on alternative license path

The law provides for experienced teachers to get their Minnesota licenses based on competence instead of coursework. But that route is in jeopardy.

by Solvejg Wastvedt

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January 28, 2016 9:11 AM

Art Hounds: History, migration and winter

This week on Art Hounds: songs from Red Lake Nation, Hmong migration, and a pop-up exhibition in Grand Marais.

by Annie Nguyen

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January 28, 2016 8:05 AM

Elvis Presley hit national TV 60 years ago

Elvis Presley's debut on national television happened 60 years ago on CBS.

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January 28, 2016 4:00 AM

Trump may loom large in retooled Minnesota GOP caucuses

Donald Trump's national strength makes him a wild card in the state's March 1 GOP caucuses when Republicans will play for keeps on caucus night for the first time.

by Mark Zdechlik