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Kelly Barnhill's 'The Witch's Boy' blends adventure with intense themes
Twin Cities author Kelly Barnhill has written a new novel for young adults that explores grief, loss and survivor's guilt in a rollicking story. Barnhill reads from "The Witch's Boy," Tuesday in St. Paul.
Peterson: I'm no child abuser; Vikings say he'll play Sunday
In a statement, the star running back said while he wasn't a perfect parent, "I am, without a doubt, not a child abuser."
Peterson deactivated, Vikings lose: What's next?
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Adrian Peterson situation.
Today's music: When Clapton topped the charts with a Marley song
Today's Morning Edition music features "I Shot the Sheriff" by Eric Clapton, which was the No. 1 song on the charts 40 years ago today.
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the upcoming University of Minnesota's football game.