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10 reasons to be amped for summer concerts

This spring, it seemed like all the news about summer concerts was bad. But as we combed the concert calendar through Labor Day, we were pleasantly surprised to find plenty of cool trends to get us excited. Updated 7:02 AM
- 10 reasons to be amped for summer concerts
- Poll: Which pop-music concert do you most want to see this summer?

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Hibbing, Duluth tangled up in Bob Dylan

Bob's birthday is being celebrated by both cities from his North Country roots, one of which could ultimately wind up with a museum in his honor. But which one? Updated 2:00 PM
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Zach Sobiech's "Clouds" soars to No. 1 on iTunes

The local teen, who died Monday from cancer, wrote the song as a farewell to his family and friends. It will likely debut high on the Billboard Hot 100 chart next week, probably in the top 20. Updated 5:38 PM

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Poll: Which pop-music concert do you most want to see this summer?

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Beyoncé (July 18, Xcel Energy Center)
Bruno Mars (July 14, Xcel Energy Center)
New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, 98 Degrees (July 20, Target Center)
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis (State Fair grandstand, Aug. 31)
One Direction (July 18, Target Center)

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Zach Sobiech's "Clouds" soars to No. 1 on iTunes

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