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Wessell Anderson to headline new jazz series at Orchestra Hall

He will be joined by The Atrium Jazz Ensemble. They will interpret music selected thematically for our region including "Lazy River" by Hoagy Carmichael and "Girl from the North Country" by Bob Dylan.

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Red Wing: Attacks on police should count as hate crimes

Police Chief Roger Pohlman tells MPR News that the slayings of dozens of police officers across the United States this year highlights the need to enhance the penalty for assaulting cops.
by Tim Nelson

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Domestic partner killings drive St. Paul homicides

Half of the eight people reported killed in St. Paul this year have died allegedly at the hands of their domestic partners, including two St. Paul men killed by their girlfriends.
by Brandt Williams

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Art Hounds: Cantus and Joe Sinness' 'Fey' drawings

Art Hounds: Cantus and Joe Sinness' 'Fey' drawings

This week on Art Hounds: Cantus sings about love, photographs of wild horses and Joe Sinness' "Fey" drawings.
by Marianne Combs

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Rodney King's place in U.S. history takes center stage

A show at the Penumbra Theatre that's resonating with audiences amid the current discussion on race is getting rave reviews.

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Electronic music pioneer Kraftwerk to play at Northrop

Electronic music pioneer Kraftwerk to play at Northrop

Concert-goers will be given old-school red and green 3-D glasses so they can fully appreciate the videos that will be shown behind the band.

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Jesso's new song about living in L.A.

Jesso's new song about living in L.A.

Tobias Jesso Jr. is performing Tuesday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

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Debate rages as 'Cadillac tax' gets closer

Debate rages as 'Cadillac tax' gets closer

Beginning in 2018, the government will impose heavy financial penalties on employer-provided health plans it deems overly generous. But some lawmakers hope to cancel the tax altogether.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Willie Nelson's song from a concept album hit No. 1

Willie Nelson's song from a concept album hit No. 1

"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," was part of the "Red Headed Stranger" album, which was Nelson's first success as a performer. He had been known only as a songwriter until then.

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