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August 11, 2015 8:57 AM

Herman's Hermits' 'Henry the VIII' song was fastest-selling of its time

It was the band's second chart-topper. But it wasn't originally a pop song: It had originated in British music halls around 1910, the signature song of East London-based Harry Champion, a singer and comedian.

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August 11, 2015 8:50 AM

Minnesota's medical marijuana business faces hurdles

Insider and former state official Manny Munson-Regala offers his take on how the industry is taking shape.

by Phil Picardi

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August 11, 2015 8:04 AM

Top soccer officials visit St. Paul today to talk stadium

Minneapolis and St. Paul are both being considered as possible homes for an MLS team.

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August 11, 2015 6:06 AM

Health department defends lake amoeba alert

A month after 14-year-old Hunter Boutain died, federal lab tests show the teen succumbed to a bacterial infection, not a brain-eating amoeba after swimming in Lake Minnewaska.

by Lorna Benson

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August 11, 2015 4:00 AM

MN turkey growers want bird flu vaccine, but it's no cure-all

Minnesota turkey farmers are clamoring to vaccinate their flocks this fall against avian flu. But while initial tests in chickens are encouraging, the vaccine has plenty of downside.

by Lorna Benson

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August 11, 2015 4:00 AM

Written food safety test is hurdle for Somali businesses

The food safety test is available in Spanish, Korean and other languages -- but not in Somali.

by Doualy Xaykaothao

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August 10, 2015 8:59 AM

TLC hit No. 1 with "Waterfalls" 20 years ago

The all-female R&B group TLC became the best-selling American female group of all time.

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August 10, 2015 8:46 AM

MIA reboots brand to become 'Mia'

A decision by a popular Minnesota art museum to rebrand itself has drawn a mixed reaction.

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August 10, 2015 6:00 AM

Minnesota researchers eye crops that feed bees, make money

Western Minnesota researchers are experimenting with plants that can produce profitable oilseeds for farmers and also deliver a critical food source for bees and other pollinating insects.

by Dan Gunderson