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March 30, 2015 8:58 AM

Yoruban twins to perform in Minneapolis

Lisa-Kainde Diaz and Naomi Diaz are descendants of the Yoruba people who came to Cuba from Nigeria in the 1700s through the slave trade.

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March 30, 2015 4:00 AM

After break, battle over tax cuts awaits Minnesota Legislature

House Republicans will seek $2 billion in tax cuts when they return from 10 days off. Gov. Mark Dayton and Senate Democrats say too much tax relief could hurt Minnesota.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 30, 2015 4:00 AM

Critics press ND to make Bakken oil safer despite costs

Environmentalists want oil companies to reduce volatile gasses in Bakken crude before it ships. State regulators say their new approach is cheaper for the industry and improves safety.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 27, 2015 8:56 AM

Minnesota Orchestra season to include Audra McDonald, Yevgeny Sudbin

Additionally, the new season will include three weeks of concerts in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of composer Jean Sibelius.

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March 27, 2015 8:44 AM

Teams from around Minn. factor in big at NCAA men's hockey tourament

The tournament begins Friday. Five of the 16 teams competing come from our region.

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March 27, 2015 8:37 AM

Hemp research bill advancing at the Capitol

Research on the plant is tightly regulated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

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March 27, 2015 7:17 AM

Parched portions of Minnesota get precipitation

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says the forecast is for more chances of precipitation through the first couple of weeks in April.

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March 27, 2015 6:56 AM

School leaders seek to calm tensions in St. Cloud

Superintendent Willie Jett says school staff and administrators are listening to suggestions from students and may make policy changes.

by Brandt Williams

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March 26, 2015 9:01 AM

Sly and the Family Stone album to be preserved by Library of Congress

The first Doors album, "Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford and radio coverage of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's funeral were also among this year's selections.