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Nine BWCA campers rescued following late-night storms

At least nine people were evacuated by emergency crews Monday night as others in canoes, planes and a helicopter scoured the BWCA for others who might have been hurt in the storm. Updated 5:35 AM
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Minneapolis gave league free rent, services for All-Star FanFest

The city waived $258,850 in rental fees for the 5-day baseball enthusiast event. MLB also got steep discounts for convention center security, audiovisual rentals, vacuuming and food. Updated 14 minutes ago
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A kiss, a prayer: The last hours of MH17's victims

The night before his big trip to visit his grandmother, 11-year-old Miguel Panduwinata refused to release his mother from his grasp. He's just going to miss me, his mother told herself. So she stretched out beside him and held him all night. Updated 31 minutes ago

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Moore's career night leads Lynx over Atlanta in double overtime

Maya Moore scored a franchise-record 48 points as the Lynx outlasted Atlanta 112-108 in two OTs. Moore's total was the second highest in WNBA history. Full storyFull story Updated 12:46 AM

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With Allina Health grant, Shakopee women kick off Esperanza Latina Soccer League. Full storyFull story Updated 5:37 AM

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First TargetExpress opens its doors in Dinkytown near U

The prototype feels like a drugstore, but has its own Target flair with merchandise that includes groceries, bedding, smartphones — plus a healthy dose of Gophers fan gear. Full storyFull story Updated 5:37 AM

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Minn. refugee groups fear losing federal funds to border crisis

State’s refugee organizations worry that federal funds used to aid new arrivals will be sidetracked by minors at border. Full storyFull story Updated 11:36 PM

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Searchers: Last body found after Washington landslide that killed 43

Searchers on Tuesday pulled what they believe was the last missing body from debris left by a landslide in Washington state that researchers said heavy rainfall likely played a key role in triggering. Full storyFull story Updated 11:54 PM