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Minn. Poll: Dayton
Gov. Dayton’s Minnesota Poll approval rating climbs to 57%
The poll shows that 57 percent of Minnesota adults give the DFLer high marks for his performance as governor, and in Hennepin and Ramsey counties that figure soars to 72 percent. Updated 11:39 PM
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Access Vikings: Is Desmond Bishop a good fit in Minnesota?
After being cut by Green Bay, Desmond Bishop might fit into the Vikings' plans. Updated 9:32 PM
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Missing Brooklyn Park baby found safe in St. Paul; 2 held
The 2-month-old was reported missing early Tuesday morning. Two suspects are in custody.
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GOP-led House passes new limits on late-term abortion
Two Minnesota Republicans were among the bill’s 184 co-sponsors: Reps. John Kline and Michele Bachmann. So was rural Democrat and abortion rights foe Collin Peterson.
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USDA to spend $38 million to support sugar prices
The U.S. government will intervene in the sugar market for the first time in more than a decade, spending up to $38 million in an effort to forestall a later bailout of sugar producers — including those in Minnesota — that could cost over $300 million.
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Scientists: Timber in Lake Michigan centuries old
A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a French ship that disappeared while exploring the Great Lakes in the 17th century.
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US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police.
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Thief steals Montevideo's community boat, but not spirit
A thief swiped Montevideo’s ‘‘Let’s Go Fishing’’ pontoon boat, leaving senior citizens and youths high and dry.
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Work on new concert hall to get started at Ordway
The venue, with a construction budget of $40 million, will be the primary home of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
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Radar shows tornado touched down at Denver airport
Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather passed, officials said.
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18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
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Patient Twins rally for win against White Sox
Clete Thomas coaxed an 8th-inning walk, leading to a Joe Mauer single and a tiebreaking double by Ryan Doumit.
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MN musicians to open Mpls.-themed bar in NYC
Members of the Hold Steady, Spoon are set to open bar named Lake Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
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