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July 29, 2015 4:00 AM

Voting Rights Act anniversary prompts calls for action

The living members of Minnesota's congressional delegation of the time recall what it was like to unite behind a shared goal: equal rights to vote.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 28, 2015 10:10 AM

Minneapolis shootings: Violence, then vengeance, then vigils

Three men died and at least three others were wounded by gunfire in the city over the weekend. That makes 29 homicides in Minneapolis so far this year. Last year at this time, the total was 19.

by Brandt Williams

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July 28, 2015 9:00 AM

Rethinking rules around homeless shelters in Minneapolis

Proponents argue the current law is outdated and ties the hands of those looking to serve the homeless.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 28, 2015 8:58 AM

Shania Twain heads to Minneapolis 20 years after first big hit

Twain will be in Minneapolis tonight to perform at Target Center as part of her "Rock This Country Tour."

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July 28, 2015 4:00 AM

Brothers hope books will help Muslim kids hang onto their identity

Amin and Mohammed Aaser would like their "Noor Kids" books to save youngsters from what they went through in post-9/11 Minnesota.

by Laura Yuen

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July 27, 2015 5:00 AM

Minnesota rain gardens go big to fight pollution, reuse water

Minnesota cities use rain gardens and other "green infrastructure" to keep stormwater from polluting lakes and rivers. Inver Grove Heights is putting that science to use on a massive scale.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 27, 2015 12:00 AM

James Bond movies had only one No. 1 song

"A View to a Kill" by Duran Duran hit No. 1 30 years ago for the James Bond movie of the same name. It's the only song from a Bond film to make it to that spot.

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July 24, 2015 5:00 AM

Paid celebrities give hearing foundation a louder voice

Starkey Hearing Foundation raises millions with its celebrity-studded annual gala fundraiser. It uses some of the money to give away hearings aids all over the world. But some goes to the charities favored by Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and other celebrities it enlists.

by Tom Scheck

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July 24, 2015 5:00 AM

Entrepreneur focuses on gift of hearing

Bill Austin started out wanting to be a doctor. Instead, he launched a hearing aid company that has become the fifth largest in the world and now focuses his passion on giving away hearing aids to those without access to them.

by Tom Scheck