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Commodores to play at the State Fair

The funky lead vocal on "Brick House" was performed by drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange. He's still in the band and will be singing the tune at the Fair tonight.

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Rybak: Tutor and student relationship key to success

Rybak: Tutor and student relationship key to success

Later today, the education group Generation Next will announce its latest effort to close the achievement gap in Minnesota schools. The group's solution: Tutoring.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota United soccer fanatics ready for major league step

Minnesota United soccer fanatics ready for major league step

What used to be a few guys with a passion for soccer is now a fan club topping 500 members. They're loud, creative and hoping the Loons take Minnesota soccer to the next level.
by Michael Swearingen

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As prices slump, metal recyclers steel themselves

As prices slump, metal recyclers steel themselves

China's slowdown is having ripple effects around the world, including in Minnesota.
by Matt Sepic

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Sonny and Cher struggled with looks before hitting it big

"We struggled and struggled and struggled because of the way we looked, " Cher told Billboard magazine recently.

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Scientists trying to make common carp a lot less so

Scientists trying to make common carp a lot less so

Common carp is an invasive species -- and an undesirable one at that. It destroys aquatic plants and stirs up sediment, degrading water quality.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Minnesota officials urge flu shots knowing there'll be skeptics

Minnesota officials urge flu shots knowing there'll be skeptics

Authorities say the vaccine this flu season should be more effective than last year but they concede that getting the message out to the public could be a problem.
by Lorna Benson

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'Empty lake': Struggling Mille Lacs resorts hope for winter walleye

'Empty lake': Struggling Mille Lacs resorts hope for winter walleye

Summer ended early for many Lake Mille Lacs business owners after the state abruptly close the walleye fishing season. Owners want a walleye ice fishing season. DNR officials aren't upbeat.
by Tom Scheck

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Messersmith crop art at the State Fair

The portrait is on display in the Minnesota State Fair's Agriculture Building, right next to a seed depiction of Jesus.

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