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May 20, 2015 8:54 AM

Duke Ellington Orchestra raised money for the U 60 years ago

The show raised money for a new student union on the St. Paul campus. Construction of the St. Paul Student Center began three years later.

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May 20, 2015 4:00 AM

Minnesota firms help squeeze water use in dry California

With the Golden State deep in drought, businesses there are facing stiff pressure to conserve water. Some are turning to Minnesota-based Ecolab and Pentair for help.

by Martin Moylan

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May 20, 2015 4:00 AM

Researchers sample Superior's waters to study lake's rapid changes

Superior is 5 degrees warmer than it was 30 years ago. The amount of surface ice is down a whopping 80 percent. There's less food for fish.

by Dan Kraker

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May 19, 2015 3:50 PM

MnOrch renews contract with conductor Vanska

The new deal comes just days after the orchestra's return from a historic tour of Cuba, which captured international attention. Musicians also ratified a contract Tuesday.

by Euan Kerr

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May 19, 2015 8:56 AM

Herman's Hermits hit No. 1 with a song that was an afterthought

"Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" was recorded in two takes and never released in Great Britain.

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May 19, 2015 8:10 AM

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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May 19, 2015 8:08 AM

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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May 19, 2015 6:39 AM

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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May 18, 2015 8:07 PM

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