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Police training comes into focus for some Minnesota departments
"The public needs to see us as more transparent," Roseville Police Chief Rick Mathwig told MPR News' The Daily Circuit.
35th annual John Lennon tribute on tap at First Avenue
Tonight's celebration will be guided by musician and visual artist Curtiss A. The event started as a spontaneous reaction to news of Lennon's death.
Gophers land first New Year's bowl game since 1962
MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about college football's intricate process of selecting teams for bowl games.
The Target data breach, one year later
The Target breach was the first in a series that one cyber security report called "a rampage of attacks on U.S retailers," and made data security a top-of-mind issue for many.
Michele Bachmann has no plans for a quiet retirement
After four terms in office, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann decided not to seek re-election to Congress from the 6th District. But she doesn't plan to fade from the limelight.
Omar Souleyman, who performs at the Cedar Cultural Center tonight, creates electric music by combining traditional Syrian dabke with electronic beats.
The lowdown on a low spot in the Timberwolves' season
MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about the state of Minnesota's professional basketball team.
Brown Christmas to follow rare white Thanksgiving this year?
University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says it's rare to have a white Thanksgiving followed by a brown Christmas in the Twin Cities. It could happen this year.
Moscow Ballet's Nutcracker will have Russian and Minnesotan flair
The Moscow Ballet's production allows a couple dozen young local dancers to perform with the professional touring company, giving them a chance of a lifetime.
Alzheimer's patients connect with others through singing
Giving Voice Chorus gives Alzheimer's patients and their caretakers a chance to thrive. Those suffering from Alzheimer's often retain the ability to sing.