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January 8, 2015 8:55 AM

Oldest member of Grand Ole Opry honored

There will be a public celebration Thursday at the Grand Ole Opry of the life of "Little" Jimmy Dickens, who died last week at the age of 94.

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January 8, 2015 8:30 AM

Art Hounds: '2 Sugars,' and Brian Beatty in Duluth

This week on Art Hounds: A two-woman show starring a real-life friendship, Brian Beatty's plaid shirts head to Duluth and a wide-ranging art exhibit at Banfill-Locke.

by Marianne Combs

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January 8, 2015 8:06 AM

Idea of skipping a legislative session bubbling up at Capitol

The Minnesota Legislature typically passes a budget one year and a bonding bill for building projects the next. But there is talk at the Legislature this session that lawmakers should do both this year and skip next year's session.

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January 8, 2015 7:23 AM

Dayton pushes business to back transportation funding; House GOP offers short-term plan

In a speech to a Minnesota Chamber of Commerce dinner Wednesday night, Dayton said revenue from the gas tax and license tab fees hasn't kept up with demand for road, bridge and transit projects.

by Tom Scheck

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January 7, 2015 8:58 AM

Ramsey Lewis, Philip Bailey team up again for shows in Minneapolis

The pair collaborated back in the 1970s on Lewis' "Sun Goddess" album and will perform tonight and Thursday at the Dakota Jazz Club.

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January 7, 2015 4:00 AM

Dayton, Republican leaders say Southwest light rail not a priority

Gov. Mark Dayton said Tuesday that he is not willing to back the state share of the $1.6 billion project until disputes over its route are settled.

by Tom Scheck

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January 7, 2015 4:00 AM

Heated shelters offer some relief for transit riders

With temperatures plunging to zero or below, Metro Transit riders likely will head for heated shelters and waiting areas. Light rail stations have heated areas, but only some bus shelters do.

by Martin Moylan

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January 6, 2015 8:58 AM

Beatles intentionally used feedback in No. 1 song

"I Feel Fine" was the sixth song by the Beatles to reach the top of the U.S. pop chart.

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January 6, 2015 6:55 AM

Black Lives Matter supporters speak out to oppose charging protesters

Bloomington City Attorney Sandra Johnson says she has no choice in the matter. Twenty-six people were arrested at last month's protest at the Mall of America.

by Curtis Gilbert