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August 17, 2015 9:06 AM

Live music returns to the 7th Street Entry

The 7th Street Entry and The Depot Bar and Restaurant reopened over the weekend after part of a ceiling collapsed at the adjoining First Avenue mainroom Wednesday.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 17, 2015 8:00 AM

'Truthful' performance art makes them move in downtown Minneapolis

For the last eight years on summer Monday nights, about a dozen people have put on headphones and danced down Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Why?

by Marianne Combs

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August 17, 2015 12:01 AM

Mississippi mussels making a comeback

For years, native mussel species suffered in the polluted waters of the Upper Mississippi. Scientists say mussels are rebounding -- and that's a good sign for the river.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 17, 2015 12:00 AM

Relevant reads: Three novels about Cuba

As relations improve between the U.S. and Cuba, more Americans will be able to travel to the island nation. These three novels will have you reaching for your passport.

by Kerri Miller

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August 14, 2015 9:35 AM

U hires outside lawyers in Teague probe; Kaler regrets early comments

Two attorneys will investigate Norwood Teague's resignation amid complaints the ex-athletics director sexually harassed coworkers. Also, University President Eric Kaler retreated on comments he made after Teague quit.

by Tim Nelson

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August 14, 2015 9:30 AM

Freshmen find summer help smoothes path to college

The summer before freshman year of college can be daunting for some students, especially those who are first in their families to go to college. Mentors can help students avoid that "summer melt."

by Suzanne Pekow

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August 14, 2015 8:59 AM

John Mark Nelson is in 'Control' with a new song, album

The 2012 Minnetonka High School graduate will be among more than 60 artists performing at this weekend's Summer Set Music & Camping Festival in Wisconsin.

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August 14, 2015 8:43 AM

Sinker: Home sweet home for Minnesota sports fans

MPR News' Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Vikings, the Gophers and the Twins. All three teams play in the Twin Cities this weekend.

by Cathy Wurzer

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August 14, 2015 7:12 AM

Summer 2015: Not that hot

Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about a hot spell hitting Minnesota Friday -- and how that's a little unusual for the summer of 2015.