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Random Vinyl: Paper Lace - Paper Lace (1974)

Random Vinyl: Paper Lace - Paper Lace (1974)

English band Paper Lace is considered a one hit wonder in the U.S. with their 1970's hit, "The Night Chicago Died." They had another hit over in the U.K., "Billy Don't Be a Hero." Before they could even release it in the U.S., Cincinnati group Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods covered it and scored a #1 hit.
by Steve Seel and Jill Riley

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Random Vinyl: Bloodrock - Bloodrock 2 (1970)

Random Vinyl: Bloodrock - Bloodrock 2 (1970)

It's a Halloween tradition on the Current Morning Show to play the 8 minute, album version of "D.O.A." It's one of the creepiest songs in music history as the narrator describes his own slow, bleeding death. File this song under the "splatter platter" genre.
by Steve Seel and Jill Riley

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The List: St. Paul’s stadium design committee

Not to be outdone by her younger sister, St. Paul has named a citizen committee to advise the city on its new sports facility. Appropriately enough, it’s the Lowertown Ballpark Design and Construction Committee. Here’s the list: Julio Fesser, Securian Roger Nielson, Master Framers Andrew Remke, Black Dog Cafe Jack Gerten, Farmer’s Market Jim Ivey,…
by Tim Nelson

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Random Vinyl: The Monkees - Headquarters (1967)

Random Vinyl: The Monkees - Headquarters (1967)

The Monkees finally had creative control over their music and even played the instruments on this record. We played a song used as a closing credits tune on The Monkees TV show, "For Pete's Sake."
by Steve Seel and Jill Riley

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Random Vinyl: Kris Kristofferson - Jesus Was a Capricorn (1972)

Random Vinyl: Kris Kristofferson - Jesus Was a Capricorn (1972)

Kris Kristofferson is credited with "discovering" John Prine. Not only is he a great songwriter, he's enjoyed an acting career as well. On the cover of this record he's pictured with his second wife, Rita Coolidge.
by Steve Seel and Jill Riley

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Odds don’t look good for Vikings ticket lottery plan

Odds don’t look good for Vikings ticket lottery plan

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority put and end today on one of the more obscure twists in last spring's stadium drama: a plan to help finance the stadium with a Vikings ticket lottery. It turns out, according to a staff report, that it's probably more trouble than its worth.
by Tim Nelson

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Photos: Buccaneers beat Vikings

Photos: Buccaneers beat Vikings

Playing at home during a short week was supposed to be an advantage for the Minnesota Vikings. So much for that idea. Rookie Doug Martin racked up 214 total yards and two touchdowns, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers blew out Minnesota 36-17 on Thursday night to hand the Vikings their first home loss this season.

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Buccaneers sink Vikings 36-17

Buccaneers sink Vikings 36-17

After losing a bunch of close games, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally enjoyed a lopsided victory. At Minnesota, no less, where the Vikings watched their home-field advantage come crumbling down during a romp by rookie Doug Martin.

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