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March 1, 2016 8:58 AM

Carrie Rodriguez releases first bilingual album

"Lola" is a modern take on traditional Mexican ranchera music.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 1, 2016 8:01 AM

Role of wild birds disputed in avian flu outbreak mystery

One year after America's deadliest avian flu outbreak on record, scientists are still flummoxed over the role of wild birds.

by Lorna Benson

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March 1, 2016 5:41 AM

Super Tuesday: Clinton, Trump look to pull away from rivals

Democrats will vote in 11 states and American Samoa on Tuesday, with 865 delegates up for grabs. Republicans will vote in 11 states, with 595 delegates at stake.

by The Associated Press

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March 1, 2016 4:00 AM

Anti-Muslim slur has state keeping close tabs on license plates

Minnesota doesn't maintain a list of banned words, but state law does require that personalized plates avoid indecency, obscenity and immorality.

by Matt Sepic

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February 29, 2016 12:52 PM

Report: Only 4 percent lack health insurance in Minnesota

The percentage of Minnesotans without health insurance is at an all-time low, officials said Monday. A new report cited access to affordable coverage and an improved economy as factors helping cut the uninsured rate.

by MPR News Staff

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February 29, 2016 10:03 AM

Springsteen's 'The River Tour' rolls into St. Paul tonight

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be back at the Xcel Energy Center.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 29, 2016 4:00 AM

Stakes high for GOP, DFL as Minnesota caucuses near

Minnesotans on Tuesday get their first chance to weigh in on presidential politics when they meet on caucus night. With the state's influence supersized this year, the work to win delegates has intensified as caucus night approaches.

by Tim Pugmire and Brian Bakst