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Farmers find healthy soil works for crops, bottom line
Research shows no-till farming reduces erosion and cuts the need for fertilizer. Some farmers are buying in, but change comes slowly.
New version of 'Brown Sugar' by the Rolling Stones coming out soon
A deluxe edition of the "Sticky Fingers" album will be released next week with lots of extra features including alternate versions of some tracks.
What's it like to perform with the Rolling Stones?
The group sang "You Can't Always Get What You Want" with the rock stars. The choir was able to practice the song with the band just once before the performance.
Beach Boys film explores Brian Wilson's troubled life
Minnesota native Bill Pohlad sat in the director's chair to make "Love & Mercy," the story of Brian Wilson, the troubled genius behind some of the Beach Boys' hits.
Eight health insurance companies in Minnesota are proposing double-digit increases in average premiums. The proposals are drawing fire from Republicans and Democrats.
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.
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.
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.
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.