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For some early ed advocates, pre-K pitch raises frustration, uncertainty

For some early ed advocates, pre-K pitch raises frustration, uncertainty

Dayton is standing firm on his proposal for universal pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds, but that proposal did not make it into the education bill passed by the House and Senate.
by Cathy Wurzer

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No sign of slowing down: Activist marches on for Native American rights

No sign of slowing down: Activist marches on for Native American rights

White Earth band member Clyde Bellecourt said Native Americans are treated differently. "We're the only people in America that they still make fun of," he said.
by Dan Olson

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Despite budget surplus, session ends in disagreement, recriminations

Despite budget surplus, session ends in disagreement, recriminations

When there's a surplus, the governor and lawmakers traditionally cut a deal to give everyone a piece of the pie. This year, the focus seemed to be on ensuring neither got the upper hand.
by Tom Scheck

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Session ends in a rush; special session likely

Session ends in a rush; special session likely

The Legislature barely met its deadline to pass a budget and did not meet Gov. Mark Dayton's demand to fund universal pre-K, which means a special session is likely.
by Tim Pugmire

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Devo co-founder celebrates 65th birthday

Devo co-founder celebrates 65th birthday

Mark Mothersbaugh, co-founder of Devo back in the early 1970s, turns 65 today.

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MN Orchestra looks ahead after triumphant Cuban tour

MN Orchestra looks ahead after triumphant Cuban tour

Cuban audiences gave the orchestra a warm welcome and declared it an important step toward normalizing relations with the United States. Many musicians said they are eager to return.
by Euan Kerr

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Dayton firm on budget veto threat as deadline looms

Dayton firm on budget veto threat as deadline looms

A key Senate leader expects the fight between Dayton and House Republicans over pre-K funding will force a special legislative session. Lawmakers face a midnight deadline.
by Tim Pugmire

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Photos: For a long-married couple, a bluebird devotion

Photos: For a long-married couple, a bluebird devotion

For 23 years, Chuck and Hope Lea, both 87, have tended to bluebird nest boxes in hopes of rebuilding the songbird's population in the St. Croix Valley.
by Jeffrey Thompson and Peter Cox

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'Oil To Die For' explores deaths in the North Dakota oil fields

'Oil To Die For' explores deaths in the North Dakota oil fields

Todd Melby's new interactive documentary explores how North Dakota became the most dangerous place to work in the country.

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Minnesota musicians, Cuban students share a global language

Minnesota musicians, Cuban students share a global language

As their historic concert nears, members of the Minnesota Orchestra take time to mentor aspiring young musicians in Havana.
by Euan Kerr

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