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Son charged in Long Prairie parents' killings nabbed after Mexico manhunt

Trump says a 1977 law lets him dictate to businesses on trade

Golden Valley artist is unable to speak but eloquent on canvas

Minnesota is key battleground state, Sanders tells fairgoers

Minneapolis, St. Paul mayors seek property tax hikes

Minnesota couple, inseparable in life, die within weeks of each other
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GOP says volunteer was groped at Minnesota State Fair booth
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On the Minnesota State Fair's second day, a second record is set
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Reports say stolen Hy-Vee account information being sold
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Singer Eddie Money says he has stage 4 esophageal cancer
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Zimmer laments 'poor performance' by starters in Vikings' preseason victory

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As monarch butterflies vanish, U investigates road salt as culprit — and cure

53 new foods at the Minnesota State Fair, ranked from best to worst

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