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The rights of transgender individuals are fast becoming the next legal frontier. Here in the Twin Cities, Unit 5 schools amended its policies to better accommodate trans students. Judy Valente has tbe story on what it's like to be transgender -- and in high school. Young local performers strut their stuff on stage later this week at Normal Community West High School. They'll swing, they'll bop and they'll show just what a positive influence jazz is on a student's life. Plus, Delbert McClinton says as a young child in 1940's and 50's Texas, he knew music was going to be a huge part of his life.  McClinton talks with Jon Norton about a recent health scare and a new outlook on life.