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August 5, 2015 8:57 AM

Hippo Campus song about personal growth

Songwriter Nathan Stocker said "South" is about "growing up, and recognizing where you come from, and the environment that you've grown up in, and accepting that that was then, and this now. It's about personal growth."

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August 5, 2015 8:47 AM

Archdiocese claims process enters next step

More than 300 people who say they were sexually abused by priests have filed claims in the archdiocese's bankruptcy case.

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August 5, 2015 4:00 AM

At Autoptic comic fest, focus is on art, not superheroes

This weekend's festival gives the thriving Minnesota comics community a chance to show its strength.

by Euan Kerr

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August 5, 2015 4:00 AM

Drones helping Minnesota farmers see the light

University of Minnesota researchers say drone technology is still limited, but the potential benefits are huge. Agriculture is expected to be the first big user.

by Dan Gunderson

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August 4, 2015 8:55 AM

Bombino brings 'fantastic' music to Cedar Cultural Center

The BBC calls his music "utterly, utterly fantastic" and Rolling Stone describes his latest album as "a perfect match of sound and soul that introduces a new guitar hero."

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August 4, 2015 7:52 AM

Mille Lacs businesses brace for change with early end to walleye season

The Department of Natural Resources ended this year's walleye season early on Lake Mille Lacs because the annual harvest target has already been exceeded. There are plenty of other fish in Mille Lacs -- bass, muskie and northern pike -- but walleye is by far the most popular to pursue.

by Jon Collins

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August 4, 2015 4:00 AM

Mille Lacs walleye decline may spell trouble for DNR, too

Some resort owners and legislators say they doubt the DNR had sound reasons for closing the walleye season early on that lake.

by Tom Scheck

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August 4, 2015 4:00 AM

How hard will it be for MN to hit clean energy targets?

President Obama has a plan to cut carbon emissions from power plants, but what does that mean for Minnesota? The short answer: It's complicated.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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August 3, 2015 1:57 PM

MN student testing vendor cuts pay to settle fight over problems

Testing contractor Pearson will take $1 million off its new contract and add up to $4.7 million in services to settle with the state over a spate of spring testing glitches.

by MPR News Staff