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Neko Case warns against recording her concerts

Neko Case warns against recording her concerts

At a show on Saturday in Portland, Ore., Case asked the audience not to shoot video of the concert. When one person refused to comply, Case ended the show early.

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Minnesota Wild look to bounce back against St. Louis

Minnesota Wild look to bounce back against St. Louis

The series is tied at two games apiece after the Wild were crushed 6-1 on Wednesday at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.

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Dry spell expected in Minnesota

Dry spell expected in Minnesota

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says a warmup is on the way.

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State sees 10th pediatric flu death of season, topping '09 pandemic

State sees 10th pediatric flu death of season, topping '09 pandemic

This flu season has also hospitalized more people overall. And it's not over. The season typically lasts until late April or early May.
by Peter Cox

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Despite Hodges' opposition, soccer stadium could receive tax break

Despite Hodges' opposition, soccer stadium could receive tax break

Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges opposes a property tax break for a new downtown soccer stadium. But some members of the City Council support it, perhaps enough to override a veto.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Minnesota lawmakers poised to limit reach of estate tax

Minnesota lawmakers poised to limit reach of estate tax

In their $2 billion package of tax cuts, Republicans who control the Minnesota House would more than double the amount of money Minnesotans would have to amass before their estates are subject to taxes.
by Tim Pugmire

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U's handling of drug study suicide earns an 'F' among peers

U's handling of drug study suicide earns an 'F' among peers

The story of Dan Markingson has become a case study in some college courses, and appears to bolster faculty and alumni concerns that the scandal has stained the university's reputation.
by Alex Friedrich

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Roger Miller's winding road to No. 1 country song

When Miller was 17 he stole a guitar, but turned himself in the next day. To avoid jail, he joined the Army and was sent to Korea. After that, he went to Nashville, Tenn., and became a singing bellhop.

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Kahn wants Somali community input on anti-terror state money

Government officials and Somali community leaders are working to figure out the best strategy to combat terrorist recruitment.

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Art Hounds: The Lowest Pair in Bemidji and Hmong films

Art Hounds: The Lowest Pair in Bemidji and Hmong films

This week Art Hounds take us to a concert in Bemidji, a Hmong film festival in St. Paul and an immersive theatrical performance of "Crime and Punishment" in Minneapolis.
by Marianne Combs

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