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Building sale pushes back plan for MN African-American museum

Building sale pushes back plan for MN African-American museum

A years-long effort to create an African-American history museum in Minnesota hit another setback this week after the mansion housing the museum was sold in auction.
by Jon Collins

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Amaiya Zafar wants to box competitively, and modestly

Amaiya Zafar wants to box competitively, and modestly

The 15-year-old loves the sport, but boxing officials say international rules do not allow covering her legs and arms.
by Laura Yuen

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Mankato nun an honored guest as pope speaks to Congress

Mankato nun an honored guest as pope speaks to Congress

Sister Alice Zachmann, 89, has spent much of her life teaching school in Minnesota — and fighting for human rights in Guatemala. She'll be a witness Thursday to Pope Francis' historic speech.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Spontaneity plays a key role in David Bowie's 'Fame'

The song owes its origins to a studio session with John Lennon and a bit of wordplay.

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School board member won't resign after offensive Facebook comments

School board member won't resign after offensive Facebook comments

At a Columbia Heights school board meeting Tuesday night, dozens of students, teachers and residents called for Grant Nichols to step down.
by Matt Sepic

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Sha Cage offers a one-woman look at 'U/G/L/Y'

Sha Cage offers a one-woman look at 'U/G/L/Y'

The theater artist says the show explores the ways women see themselves.
by Euan Kerr

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EPA rules cloud future of Xcel's big Minnesota coal plant

EPA rules cloud future of Xcel's big Minnesota coal plant

Xcel's Sherco operation generates electricity and economic muscle in central Minnesota. But its coal furnaces are also the state's single largest source of carbon emissions. Can Sherco survive tougher federal standards?
by Matt Sepic

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Rapping about Alexander Hamilton

The musical "Hamilton" tells the story of revolutionary Alexander Hamilton -- in rap.

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Will Minnesotans really need a new ID to fly by 2016?

Will Minnesotans really need a new ID to fly by 2016?

If state lawmakers don't reassess their 2009 stance resisting federal security requirements for ID cards, Minnesotans could find themselves unable to use their driver's licenses to board domestic flights.
by Jon Collins

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