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The Who's 'My Generation' born from a specific incident
Pete Townsend lived near Buckingham Palace and drove a Packard hearse, which he parked out front. Townsend says the Queen Mother saw it and was offended and ordered the police to tow it away.
Finding right football coach seen as key to health of U athletic department
The U is in the market for a new football coach during a time when there's an interim athletic director, and when the athletic department is facing legal challenges.
Fairview expects this service to be especially beneficial to patients in hospice or palliative care. The project is funded by a $35,000 grant from the Cardinal Health Foundation.
In MN, a quest for a place to say goodbye to terminally ill kids
Creating a hospice in Minnesota to support dying children and their families has many advocates but not enough funding. Supporters say the need is sadly real.
'Fargo' recap: A real 'High Noon' day
Not only is there crime and chaos on the prairie, those mysterious lights in the sky keep dancing.
Changing the protection of wild rice waters: What you need to know
In a move that could have an impact on mining in northeastern Minnesota, the state started taking public comment this week on a proposal to change the way it protects waters where wild rice grows.