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British rock pioneer Cliff Richard turns 75

British rock pioneer Cliff Richard turns 75

John Lennon once said, "before Cliff Richard and the Shadows there was nothing worth listening to in British music."

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Minneapolis school board cancels contract with Reading Horizons

Minneapolis school board cancels contract with Reading Horizons

Many said books provided by the Utah company included racial stereotypes. The board will explore options for a refund of the $1.2 million spent so far.
by Tim Nelson

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Aerosmith, others ask Trump to stop playing their songs

Aerosmith, others ask Trump to stop playing their songs

On Saturday, Steven Tyler's lawyers sent a cease-and-desist order to the campaign, which says that playing the song at rallies gives the impression that Tyler supports Trump's presidential bid.

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Minn. woman revives student pledge against gun violence

One Northfield, Minn., woman is finding her voice in the gun debate, focusing on today's youth.

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Lennon's least favorite Beatles song

Lennon's least favorite Beatles song

John Lennon, who wrote the song about jealous rage, borrowed the disturbing line "I'd rather see you dead, little girl, than to be with another man" from "Baby Let's Play House" by Elvis Presley.

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Whose day? Cook County struggles over honoring native people, Columbus

Whose day? Cook County struggles over honoring native people, Columbus

A proposal to recognize today, Columbus Day, as Indigenous Peoples' Day in Cook County, has blown up into a public controversy over how best to recognize Native American heritage in Minnesota's Arrowhead region.
by Dan Kraker

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Prince serenades Madonna at late-night Paisley Park gig

Prince serenades Madonna at late-night Paisley Park gig

The Current's Andrea Swensson, one of the lucky few at the private concert, says the two music icons seemed starstruck by each other.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Donovan's music reinterpreted

Donovan's music reinterpreted

"Lalena" is one of the songs covered on the new album "Gazing With Tranquility: A Tribute to Donovan."

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Minnesota Wild wins after wild comeback

Minnesota Wild wins after wild comeback

The Wild scored four goals late in the game against the Colorado Avalanche and won 5-4.

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