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Salt, plows can't dent 'bulletproof' ice pack on Twin Cities roads

Perilously slick roads won’t be improving any time soon despite round-the-clock efforts by Twin Cities public works departments. Sidewalks and bikeways also pose a threat. Updated 11:13 AM

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Rising riches: 1 in 5 in US reaches affluence

Fully 20 percent of U.S. adults become rich for parts of their lives, wielding outsize influence on America's economy and politics. This little-known group may pose the biggest barrier to reducing the nation's income inequality. Updated 48 minutes ago

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Souhan: If only we'd seen Cassel, Patterson and Rhodes all season

The coaching staff may have destroyed the season by sticking with established starters instead of playing the best players available. Updated 7 minutes ago

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State GOP moves HQ to Minneapolis DFL stronghold + video Updated 47 minutes ago
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More than half of Minnesota’s detox centers shut down Updated 6:01 AM
For $300, cops escort Vikings' buses to airport Updated 6:27 AM
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Slick and slow commutes: Get used to them

Commuters found their drive time doubled and even tripled this morning. MnDOT says the road salt is ineffective in single-digit... Updated 55 minutes ago

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Souhan: If only we'd seen Cassel, Patterson and Rhodes all season

The coaching staff may have destroyed the season by sticking with established starters instead of playing the best players available. Full storyFull story Updated 7 minutes ago

Kill: Invite back to Texas Bowl 'great opportunity' for Gophers

Rayno: Eliason, Smith expected to play against South Dakota St.

Harding backstops Wild to 3-1 victory over San Jose + video

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More than half of Minnesota’s detox centers shut down

Quietly and with little debate, more than half of the licensed detox centers in Minnesota have shut down in recent years, forcing jails and hospital ERs to cope with chronic drinkers and addicts. There are now just 23 in the state. Full storyFull story Updated 6:01 AM

Minneapolis schools look at new ways to discipline students

For $300, cops escort Vikings' buses to airport

Wintry commute frustrates metro motorists; callers swamp AAA + video

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Energy projects boost Minnesota manufacturing

Thanks to energy-related orders, Minnesota manufacturers are hiring, expanding – and profiting. Full storyFull story Updated Dec. 6, 2013

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American Airlines emerges from bankruptcy, merger as largest airline

Stocks edge higher midday after food industry deal

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State GOP moves HQ to Minneapolis DFL stronghold

The Republican Party of Minnesota is moving its headquarters to the Seward neighborhood. Party leaders said the move will result in significant rent savings and gets the party closer to what they describe as everyday Minnesotans. Full storyFull story Updated 47 minutes ago

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How I Got This Body: Training body, mind

After her pregnancy in 2009, Christine Hodges couldn’t keep the weight off. At her heaviest she weighed 267 pounds. Hodges is now 150 pounds and hoping to become a professional bodybuilder. Full storyFull story Updated Dec. 6, 2013

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Souhan: Fighting obesity becomes a cause for ex-Viking Birk

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Rosenblum: Small changes can mean big struggles for the hungry

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Elliott Eliason and Malik Smith expected to play vs. South Dakota State

Center Elliott Eliason and guard Malik Smith are both expected to...

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State GOP moves HQ to Minneapolis DFL stronghold

The Republican Party of Minnesota is moving its headquarters from the...

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Practice simulators are like a 3-D video game for U surgeons

In complex cases ranging from enlarged prostates to brain tumors, physicians at the University of Minnesota are using virtual-reality simulators more and more to perfect their surgical techniques. Full storyFull story

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Review: Drake, Miguel vie for studly bragging rights

Toronto rap star Drake’s postponed Twin Cities debut was high on glitz and schmaltz at Target Center. Full storyFull story Updated 12:03 AM

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Study: Erratic TV violence ratings fail parents

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Mandela's memorial service may draw more than 200,000 mourners

At least 13 African presidents and heads of 15 countries outside the continent will come to South Africa to pay tribute to Mandela, according to the government. Three former U.S. leaders and four from Brazil also will attend. Full storyFull story Updated 8:08 AM

Riot police storm opposition offices in Ukraine

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Report: No sign of engine failure in Glasgow crash

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NASA: Ancient Martian lake may have supported life

NASA's Curiosity rover has uncovered signs of an ancient freshwater lake on Mars that may have teemed with tiny organisms for tens of millions of years, far longer than scientists had imagined, new research suggests. Full storyFull story Updated 43 minutes ago

Rising riches: 1 in 5 in US reaches affluence

Man who amputated arm in Utah canyon arrested on assault charges

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Vote for the Best of 2013

Rank your top 10s in the year's dining, nightlife, music, movies and more. Results will be published on Dec. 19! Full storyFull story Updated Dec. 5, 2013

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Markingson Case: Has the Gordian Knot puzzle been solved at the University of Minnesota?

The University of Minnesota Faculty Senate passed a resolution this week due to concerns...

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The Power of Reflection

The practice of silent reflection is a powerful tool for rejuvination, self-empowerment and motivation....

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