How 89.3 the Current can stay vital after a troubled week
The firing of popular DJ Barb Abney and growing competition from the Pohlads’ Go 96.3 suggests MPR’s rock station needs some fresh ideas.
Plummeting oil prices cut North Dakota revenue expectations
As oil prices drop, North Dakota revises its revenue forecast downward by $4 billion.
Hüsker Dü's Bob Mould comes around
Gone from Minnesota for 25 years, the Hüsker Dü vet is reliving his old band more, thanks to a push by his new band.
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Hennepin County kicks off warrant sweep for sex-crimes fugitives
St. Paul schools chief Silva defends policies, changes during annual address
District: Washburn High threat inspired by earlier one at Minneapolis Southwest
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Brown makes positive second impression in return to Wolves
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Hartman blog: Wolves are on the right road
This young team will only get better.
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Tomassoni's lawyer also a registered lobbyist
Sen. David Tomassoni, facing criticism for taking a job as executive director of an organization that lobbies the Legislature, is being represented in the matter before a state board …
Campus Confidential
Faculty union official cites progress in MnSCU talks
Feuding parties have been meeting quietly since before Christmas. But they were apparently caught off guard by governor's decision to use his budget proposal to send them a message.
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In a moral panic over campus rape
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E-government must remain fair
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Next big movie? Sundance film festival comes up short
Smorgasbord of shows opens on Twin Cities stages
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Winter blooms on the Minneapolis gallery scene
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Tech advances lower chance that driver will die in car crash
New in cruises: Snow rooms, better Wi-Fi and other wows
Black breast-feeding gatherings battle troubling health gaps
University takes aim at smoke-free off-campus housing
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'Black Sea' combines suspense and depth
REVIEW: Too often, moviegoers must choose between character-driven drama and edge-of-your-seat action. “Black Sea” has both, with a gripping performance by Jude Law as their nexus.
Mark Craig
Craig: Seahawks defense bids to be the best
Fans of the ’76 Steelers or ’85 Bears might disagree, but the stingy Seahawks defense is on the verge of a best-ever season
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Hartman: Former Viking Williams finally gets to Super Bowl
The former Vikings defensive tackle stepped into ideal role in Seattle.
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News and notes for Minnesota beer-lovers
After a much needed break over the past couple weeks I’m officially back with some news and notes from around town.
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Power and Oppression
Like our economic and political worlds, stories too are defined by the principle of nkali: How they are told, who tells them, when they're told, how many stories are …
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Senator says Tomassoni's new job creates "the appearance of impropriety"
State Senator Dave Thompson said today that Senator Tomassoni should seek additional legal guidance regarding his new job.