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Neal Shusterman and Sy Montgomery on the human mind and the animal mind

Neal Shusterman and Sy Montgomery on the human mind and the animal mind

A "National Book Awards at Concordia College" event in Moorhead, featuring Neal Shusterman, author of "Challenger Deep," and Sy Montgomery, author of "The Soul of an Octopus." Shusterman's award-winning book explores the human mind and mental illness, Montgomery's book explores the animal mind. NPR's John Ydstie was the moderator at Concordia College in Moorhead.

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After tragedy, two families find their own justice in Louise Erdrich's 'LaRose'

After tragedy, two families find their own justice in Louise Erdrich's 'LaRose'

When an Ojibwe hunter accidentally kills his friend's child, he sends his own son to live with the grieving family. Erdrich says tribal family ties are "extremely close" and "much more fluid."

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A dying coal town falls in to a 'fracking frenzy' in 'Heat & Light'

A dying coal town falls in to a 'fracking frenzy' in 'Heat & Light'

Jennifer Haigh's new novel explores the fallout of the natural gas boom in a small Pennsylvania town. Critic Maureen Corrigan calls "Heat & Light" an "exquisitely designed, semi-satirical social novel."
by Maureen Corrigan

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The song 'Welcome Back' inspired TV show's name change

Before the song was written the show was going to be called "Kotter," but the producers liked the song so much that they changed the name of the series to "Welcome Back, Kotter."

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Prince bill racing through Legislature despite concerns

Prince bill racing through Legislature despite concerns

Prince's name, likeness, voice and even that unpronounceable symbol could be afforded special protection under legislation speeding through the Minnesota Legislature. Some, though, worry the hasty consideration could pose problems.
by Brian Bakst

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Warrant: Minnesota doctor saw Prince, prescribed drugs

Warrant: Minnesota doctor saw Prince, prescribed drugs

Investigators interviewed the doctor and searched a suburban Minneapolis hospital where he worked. The warrant did not specify what medications were prescribed for Prince or whether he took them.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Interviews offer clues to treatment Prince may have been considering

Interviews offer clues to treatment Prince may have been considering

The California doctor who was planning to help treat Prince isn't talking. But he has spoken in the past about his drug and pain treatment program, including a pioneering use of a synthetic opioid.
by Tim Nelson

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