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Hilary Hahn to headline Ordway concert
The internationally renowned violinist will be joined by pianist Cory Smythe.
Chicago-area dogs sickened by new strain of canine flu
It hasn't been detected in the Twin Cities yet, but veterinary health officials here are keeping a close eye on the spread of the disease.
MLS team seeks $3M in tax breaks to build Mpls. stadium
State officials have ruled out a direct public subsidy, but the plan soccer executives laid out Tuesday was viewed as modest and possible.
Today's Morning Edition music is from 60 years ago today, when Fats Domino released "Ain't That a Shame."
Somali students tell feds of bullying in St. Cloud schools
Federal education officials in town to check on the school district's progress reducing harassment heard stories on Monday of ongoing tensions between Somali and white students.
Twins lose home opener to Royals, 12-3
So far this season, the Twins have struggled. On Monday, the Kansas City Royals beat the Twins 12-3, and Minnesota dropped to 1-6 under new manager Paul Molitor.
Global reach: Duluth welcomes season's first 'saltie'
The season's first oceangoing ship arrived Monday in Duluth-Superior. It's a change from last year when Great Lakes ice brought shipping to a virtual standstill for much of the spring.
Elton John's song for King's tennis team was a smash hit
In the 1970s, John befriended the tennis star and frequently attended her World Team Tennis matches.
The Twins take on the Kansas City Royals Monday at Target Field.