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U student to legislators: 'We no longer feel safe walking outside'

On paper, there has been little change in the campus crime rate. But the statistics are small consolation to students after a series of brazen crimes on and near campus – including sexual assaults, muggings and armed robberies. Updated 6 minutes ago

2 adults, 4 kids stranded in frigid Nevada mountains found alive

The six family members, stranded in sub-zero temperatures for nearly 48 hours, were found after a cellphone forensics team picked up a signal from the missing woman's phone and diverted rescuers to the area where their Jeep had rolled over. Updated 18 minutes ago

Rooftop golf

Rooftop golf for Minneapolis parking ramps inches forward

The privately funded plan involves covering two ramps adjacent to Target Center and using the space for athletic facilities, a driving range, a running track and a club house. It is expected to cost upwards of $70 million. Updated 4:24 PM

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Bipartisan negotiators reach modest budget pact Updated a moment ago
Nativity scene stolen from St. Joseph, Minn., church returned Updated 4:21 PM
Web fund for St. Louis Park pond-crash victims is suspended Updated 4:32 PM
Case seeking clergy files from archdiocese, Winona may advance Updated 2:34 PM
Obama hails Mandela as "last great liberator" + video Updated 4:35 PM
Cottage Grove high school coach accused of tattooing 15-year-old girl Updated 3:45 PM
High school league abruptly scraps meeting with disability advocates Updated 12:21 PM
Stillwater assailant gets six years in prison for deadly bar attack Updated 1:40 PM
College student critical after spending frigid night on Duluth porch Updated 8:09 AM
Lululemon founder stepping down as chairman Updated 1:05 PM

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U students reflect on Mandela's legacy

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs set up a special viewing area for students to watch a rebroadcast of the Mandela memorial. Updated 23 minutes ago

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Love returns to action, talks about his grandmother

Kevin Love will return to action tonight when the Wolves play the Pistons here at the Palace tonight. But his mind is still back home. Full storyFull story Updated 51 minutes ago

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Obama hails Mandela as "last great liberator"

Amid cheers and song for the prisoner who became peacemaker, President Barack Obama energized tens of thousands of spectators and nearly 100 visiting heads of state Tuesday with a plea for the world to emulate Nelson Mandela, "the last great liberator of the 20th century." Full storyFull story Updated 4:35 PM

Weapons watchdog receives Nobel Peace Prize

Portrait of Jane Austen fetches $270,000 on block

UN to deliver relief supplies to Syria via Iraq

Inequality is getting even worse

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Heatley downgraded to fourth line; Dumba's WHL rights traded

Jason Zucker is on the second line in practice Tuesday in Anaheim, Dany Heatley on the fourth. The Wild play the Ducks, 11-0-2 at home, on Wednesday. Full storyFull story Updated 4 minutes ago

Pierzynski: Twins hard to turn down + video

Kill earns Regional Coach of the Year Award from AFCA + video

Walker made progress Saturday, needs to continue improving

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Wintry woes again on metro roads; temps to drop even further

A poorly timed layer of snow draped the frigid Twin Cities before dawn Tuesday, leaving morning commuters with a second... Full storyFull story Updated 11:30 AM

Nativity scene stolen from St. Joseph, Minn., church returned

Rooftop golf for Minneapolis parking ramps inches forward

Cottage Grove high school coach accused of tattooing 15-year-old girl

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GM names Mary Barra CEO, 1st woman to head car co.

Mary Barra has spent the past three years as General Motors' product chief, making cars that drive better, last longer and look good in showrooms. Full storyFull story Updated 6 minutes ago

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Inside Business: Will Vikings' owners have to release their net worth?

A New Jersey appeals court has refused to hear arguments that the Wilf's net worth should be kept private. Full storyFull story Updated 11:53 AM

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AFSCME political director on leave to manage DFL party campaign

Jim Niland, who has worked on politics from all angles, will...

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Celebs turn into lifestyle gurus with new websites

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Rock the Garden expanding to a two-day concert in 2014

The annual hipster rock fest outside the Walker will happen June 21-22 with two-day passes available starting in April. Full storyFull story Updated 11:31 AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Oz' opens at St. Paul's Ordway

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Girlfriend wants charges dropped against Zimmerman

Prosecutors are considering whether to move forward with domestic violence charges against George Zimmerman even though his girlfriend is asking them not to do so. Full storyFull story Updated 12:20 PM

2 adults, 4 kids stranded in frigid Nevada mountains found alive

Suit: Marine's body sent home to Pa. without heart

Comet ISON pronounced dead: Sun is chief suspect

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Bipartisan negotiators reach modest budget pact

Congressional negotiators reached a modest budget agreement Tuesday to restore about $63 billion in automatic spending cuts from programs ranging from parks to the Pentagon, with votes expected in both houses in the next several days. Full storyFull story Updated a moment ago

U student to legislators: 'We no longer feel safe walking outside'

Heroin overdoses prompts push for sheriff's deputies to carry antidote

Filibusters weakened, Senate Dems move Obama picks

3 Twin Cities acts named in A.V. Club's Year in Band Names rundown

Among the locals featured in the annual tally: one jam band, one art-popper and one all-time favorite. Full storyFull story Updated 5:49 PM

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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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