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October 27, 2014 8:30 AM

How the Twin Cities handled smallpox in 1924

Cathy Wurzer talks with a history of medicine professor about the smallpox outbreak of 1924.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 24, 2014 9:27 AM

4 things to know about the U of M's new apple

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jim Luby, a professor at the University of Minnesota and one of the developers of the apple.

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October 24, 2014 8:47 AM

Coach Kill downplays a possible move to Michigan

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker of the Star Tribune about the chances Kill could move.

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October 24, 2014 8:30 AM

More of Minnesota getting abnormally dry

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about the lack of recent rain.

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October 24, 2014 6:45 AM

Democrats Clinton, Biden headline rallies for Franken, Dayton and Nolan

Two potential 2016 presidential rivals were in Minnesota Thursday, but not to campaign for themselves.

by Tom Scheck

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October 23, 2014 9:08 AM

How 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy' became a marching song

Today's Morning Edition music is from 50 years ago today when "Do Wah Diddy Diddy," by the group Manfred Mann, was the No. 1 song on the pop charts. 'Stripes' gave it legs.

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October 23, 2014 12:00 AM

With free holiday shipping, Target jockeys for position

For the first time, Target is offering free shipping this holiday season. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with RSR Research retail analyst Paula Rosenblum about the develeopment

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 22, 2014 5:01 PM

Etiquette wrecked: 'Dear White People' pushes buttons on race

Director Justin Simien's 'Dear White People' is a smart, funny independent film that caters to a black audience, and beyond. The movie, shot in Minnesota, opens this weekend.

by Euan Kerr

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October 22, 2014 9:05 AM

Flaming Lips and 'Fwends' reinterpret a Beatles classic

The Flaming Lips have teamed up with an eclectic group of other musicians to re-interpret all the songs off the classic Beatles album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."