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Play finds its heart in racial tensions of our time
The director describes "Things of Dry Hours" as irresistible, in light of current events.
Mitch Miller and the Gang's version of the old American folk song sold more than one million copies in the United States and hit No. 2 in Britain.
New Somali youth programs aimed at complex issues
Federal officials are hoping an array of new partnerships with local companies and non-profits will better protect Somali youth from recruitment by extremist groups overseas. U.S. Attorney Andy Luger spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the new program.
Art Hounds: David Petersen Gallery and classical Indian music
This week on Art Hounds, a visit to David Petersen Gallery in Minneapolis, remembering a "Life of Beauty" in Duluth and an evening of classical Indian music in Bloomington.
Terror recruitment puts parents on alert
Somali community leaders are hoping that Hanad Musse's guilty plea Wednesday will help convince some mothers and fathers that terror recruitment is indeed a threat in Minnesota -- and that their children may be targeted.
With walleye in decline, DNR becomes prey
The agency's job includes managing Minnesota's most popular fish. At Lake Mille Lacs, that effort has drawn criticism.
The Monkees came together after answering an ad 50 years ago
The ad attracted 437 applicants. The four young men selected from the auditions eventually formed The Monkees.
Tiny animals may have a big impact on Minnesota fish
Spiny waterfleas, an invasive species, may be using up the food that young fish like walleye need to survive.