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June 3, 2015 8:47 AM

What special song could the Rolling Stones play in Minneapolis?

Stones play "Hang on Sloopy" for the first time live since 1966 at Ohio show.

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June 3, 2015 8:45 AM

Mrs. Gorbachev visit 25 years ago a special moment for Mpls. family

Mikhail Gorbachev and his wife Raisa were in town June 3, 1990, for just a few hours for several carefully planned stops at various sites, including the home of the Watson family in Minneapolis.

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June 3, 2015 6:20 AM

Bird flu and fear persist in Stearns County

Producers and poultry workers in Stearns County say their livelihoods will take a while to recover from the virus that's destroyed millions of birds statewide in mostly commercial flocks.

by Peter Cox

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June 2, 2015 4:00 AM

Dayton and GOP push pre-K aside, but parents want it

A deal between Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP leaders sets pre-K aside. But it will deliver more money to school districts that already offer free pre-K, something many parents want.

by Catharine Richert

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June 2, 2015 4:00 AM

St. Olaf grad who sang with the Rolling Stones

For at least part of their show Wednesday night, the Rolling Stones will be joined on stage by 24 members of VocalEssence, the Minneapolis-based choral organization.

by Jim Bickal

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June 1, 2015 8:57 AM

Freddy Fender's turning point was 'Before the Last Teardrop Falls'

The bilingual ballad topped the Billboard pop and country charts.

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June 1, 2015 8:47 AM

Medical marijuana presents tricky legal landscape

Minnesota is taking a key step toward legal medical marijuana Monday: the state health department is opening the official registry to enroll users.

by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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June 1, 2015 6:03 AM

Twins finish month on top of AL Central

The Minnesota Twins may be on track for their first winning season in five years. They won 20 games in May, including Sunday's against the Blue Jays.

by Matt Sepic

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June 1, 2015 4:00 AM

Medical marijuana operations find it tough to set up accounts

Although state lawmakers made dispensing the drug to some patients legal, federal law still bans marijuana. As a result, a big challenge for manufacturers will be setting up banking services.

by Matt Sepic