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Bruce Dayton, Minnesota business icon and arts patron, dies at 97

Bruce Dayton, Minnesota business icon and arts patron, dies at 97

One of the 20th century's most influential Minnesotans, Bruce Dayton helped transform his family's department store into a national retail empire, gave millions to the arts and saw his son Mark become governor.
by Annie Baxter

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Minnesota on pace for warmest November on record

Minnesota on pace for warmest November on record

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about a very warm November so far, which comes just a couple of months after a record warm September.

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Superstar, refugee, legend: Singer Maryan Mursal's voice endures

Before Somalia descended into chaos, it was easy to hear Maryan Mursal, whose melodious voice could pierce your soul. Chased from her homeland, she continues to perform, including Saturday in Minneapolis.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Neil Young was sad about getting older at 19

Neil Young was sad about getting older at 19

The singer is celebrating his 70th birthday today.

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Macy's looks to redevelop Nicollet Mall location

Macy's looks to redevelop Nicollet Mall location

The company is looking for partners to help overhaul the downtown Minneapolis site, as well as stores in Manhattan, Chicago and San Francisco.
by Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: Surrealist prints and abstract paintings

Art Hounds: Surrealist prints and abstract paintings

This week on Art Hounds we find out more about surrealist prints in Minneapolis, abstract paintings in Hutchinson and classical Indian dance in St. Paul.
by Marianne Combs

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'Let the Good Times Roll' often inspired fights

'Let the Good Times Roll' often inspired fights

The fights would break out between competing gangs of kids who dressed alike and called themselves the Baldies or the Animals.

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A veteran of the 'Lost Platoon' remembers Vietnam

A veteran of the 'Lost Platoon' remembers Vietnam

The battle of Ia Drang, where both sides claimed victory, gave Americans a sense of the kind of war they had gotten into.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Larry Campbell, Teresa Williams out with own music

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams are out with a new album on Red House Records. They will also be the opening act for Jackson Browne when he performs tonight in Minneapolis.
by Jim Bickal

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