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May 15, 2015 8:58 AM

Music a big feature of Black Forest Inn anniversary celebration

Erich Christ opened the German restaurant and bar in 1965 and he is still running it with his wife.

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May 15, 2015 8:42 AM

McCarville skips Lynx season to save wear and tear

The 32-year-old may return to the court later this year, but overseas.

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May 15, 2015 7:31 AM

Parts of western Minnesota 'rescued' from drought

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley said the rain was especially beneficial for crops because it was a good soaking over time.

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May 15, 2015 5:51 AM

Still no budget deal as deadline approaches

Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders are scheduled to resume budget talks Friday morning.

by Tom Scheck

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May 15, 2015 5:32 AM

Protesters march in support of boy, 10, hit by pepper spray

Many demonstrators came up to Taye Clinton Thursday to tell him he was a hero.

by Peter Cox and Riham Feshir

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May 14, 2015 8:56 AM

Contemporary artists record historic country songs

A new recording out this week pays tribute to what Johnny Cash once called "the single most important event in the history of country music."

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May 14, 2015 8:00 AM

Art Hounds: Flute as percussion and Detroit '67

This week on Art Hounds we check out Art-A-Whirl, Penumbra Theatre's "Detroit '67" and a gallery show in St. Cloud.

by Marianne Combs

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May 14, 2015 4:00 AM

Avian flu casts long shadow over Swift, Kandiyohi counties

Although the spread of avian flu in Minnesota appears to be slowing, worries abound in the state's hardest-hit area about how the virus will affect farmers and the economy.

by Mark Zdechlik