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New book chronicles life of Cornbread Harris, one of Minneapolis‘ most influential musicians
“Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs and Salvation of Cornbread Harris” goes inside the 97 year old’s legacy on the Minneapolis sound and music scene.
Minnesota man sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatal stabbing on Apple River
Nicolae Miu, 54, of Prior Lake, was found guilty in April of first-degree reckless homicide in the death of 17-year-old Isaac Schuman of Stillwater, who was tubing on the Apple River.
Two new grocery stores opening in Minneapolis, one of them in former Aldi storefront
The south Minneapolis store will open in September in the Hi-Lake Shopping Center. The northside market will open in December in the space left behind by Aldi, on North Penn and North Lowry avenues.
Semi driver gets lost, then gets stuck under bridge in Cottage Grove
The top of the semi’s cab was sheared off and the full-size trailer broke and got stuck beneath the bridge, according to photos shared by Cottage Grove police. Authorities said the driver was not injured.