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Can Silver Bay survive latest round of mining layoffs?
It's impossible to escape mining's fingerprints on Silver Bay, a northshore town hit hard by recent layoffs at the taconite plant.
Beatles' 'We Can Work It Out' was a team effort
The Beatles' No. 1 hit "We Can Work It Out" was a collaboration between members of the band.
Mpls. school board to decide fate of embattled superintendent pick
School board member Josh Reimnitz said the board will vote Tuesday on whether to resume contract negotiations with Sergio Paez. If they don't, Reimnitz said they may consider other options.
David Bowie's life was a 'work of art'
David Bowie died of cancer Sunday at the age of 69. His longtime producer called Bowie's life "a work of art."
Seahawks edge Vikings 10-9 after Walsh miss
The Vikings' hopes for the NFL postseason were dashed Sunday after kicker Blair Walsh missed a field goal in the final seconds of the game.
David Bowie releases new album on 69th birthday
"Blackstar," is the singer's 25th studio album.
The Minnesota Vikings face the battle-tested Seattle Seahawks in a playoff game in Minneapolis this weekend.