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Art Hounds: David Petersen Gallery and classical Indian music

Art Hounds: David Petersen Gallery and classical Indian music

This week on Art Hounds, a visit to David Petersen Gallery in Minneapolis, remembering a "Life of Beauty" in Duluth and an evening of classical Indian music in Bloomington.
by Marianne Combs

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Terror recruitment puts parents on alert

Terror recruitment puts parents on alert

Somali community leaders are hoping that Hanad Musse's guilty plea Wednesday will help convince some mothers and fathers that terror recruitment is indeed a threat in Minnesota -- and that their children may be targeted.
by Laura Yuen

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With walleye in decline, DNR becomes prey

With walleye in decline, DNR becomes prey

The agency's job includes managing Minnesota's most popular fish. At Lake Mille Lacs, that effort has drawn criticism.
by Tom Scheck

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The Monkees came together after answering an ad 50 years ago

The Monkees came together after answering an ad 50 years ago

The ad attracted 437 applicants. The four young men selected from the auditions eventually formed The Monkees.

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Tiny animals may have a big impact on Minnesota fish

Tiny animals may have a big impact on Minnesota fish

Spiny waterfleas, an invasive species, may be using up the food that young fish like walleye need to survive.
by Dan Gunderson

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Startups bet on consumer demand for health care convenience

Startups bet on consumer demand for health care convenience

Some startup companies around the country are expanding on the retail clinic business model, offering primary health care by video, apps, and even house calls.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Sinatra and Hoboken Four broke through 80 years ago

Sinatra and Hoboken Four broke through 80 years ago

The appearance on the popular live radio talent show was Sinatra's first national exposure. He was 19 years old at the time.

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Law professor: Police body cameras a tough issue for policy makers

Law professor: Police body cameras a tough issue for policy makers

Police departments nationwide are increasing their use of body cameras. Many hope it'll shed light on complaints about racial bias and excessive force.

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Why walleye is Minnesota's 'holy grail of fish'

Why walleye is Minnesota's 'holy grail of fish'

The DNR's move to close the walleye season on Lake Mille Lacs triggered a mini-cultural crisis this summer in Minnesota. What is it about that fish that keeps us hooked?
by Dan Kraker

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