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Threats, death, data: Public health leaders recall '80s AIDS struggles

Threats, death, data: Public health leaders recall '80s AIDS struggles

Hoping to slow AIDS, Minnesota in 1985 became the first state to require reporting of positive HIV tests. It ignited a fight between gay rights activists and public health officials.
by Lorna Benson

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From Duluth, harpmaker masters an Irish art

From Duluth, harpmaker masters an Irish art

David Kortier has been making early Irish harps in Duluth for more than 20 years, one of only a handful of people in the world to preserve the craft.
by Dan Olson

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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to get 21st-century redesign

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to get 21st-century redesign

If the proposal is approved, construction could start as early as August and will last until the fall of 2016.
by Jon Collins

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When Madonna was like a virgin

When Madonna was like a virgin

Billy Steinberg, who wrote the song, said it was not written for Madonna or another woman. Steinberg told the Los Angeles Times that it was based on his own experience.

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Tending to the stress of police officers

Many police departments provide psychological training and support to officers to help handle the stress involved in police work.

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Dayton uses budget hammer to send a message

Dayton uses budget hammer to send a message

While Dayton's $42 billion budget increases funding for education, human services and other areas, he says MnSCU and the Minneapolis Park Board have to do what he wants before they'll get more state money.
by Tom Scheck

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New Hope City Hall gunman had troubled past

New Hope City Hall gunman had troubled past

Raymond Kmetz, 68, the man killed after opening fire at New Hope City Hall Monday night and wounding two officers, had a long history of confronting government and the law.
by Laura Yuen and Tim Nelson

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Sam Smith adds Tom Petty as co-writer of 'Stay With Me'

Petty's team initiated legal action claiming that Smith stole the melody in the chorus "I Won't Back Down."

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Citywide curbside composting coming to Minneapolis

Citywide curbside composting coming to Minneapolis

City residents will support the program through an additional service charge of $3.40 per month -- regardless of whether they participate.
by Jon Collins

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