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Congress takes up food labeling fight

Some states require labels disclosing use of genetically modified ingredients, but Minnesota’s big foodmakers oppose such initiatives. Full storyFull story Updated 29 minutes ago

National energy boom blurs political battle lines

Franken gets fundraising help from fellow 'Saturday Night Live' alum Amy Poehler

Hot Dish Politics: Raises for care providers is sailing with support from all

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Sun shines on renewable energy firm

After winning a competition to build Minnesota’s largest solar power project, Geronimo Energy has emerged as a major force in the state’s renewable energy sector. Full storyFull story Updated 4:26 PM

Congress takes up food labeling fight

Novu website makes wellness fun and rewarding

Documents detail another delayed GM recall

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Chip Scoggins

Scoggins: Give the Avs three inches, and they'll take a milestone win

DENVER – Erik Johnson guesses he had three...

Lee Schafer

Schafer: They vote Republican in the land of equality

Income inequality has become one of the nation’s...

James Lileks

Lileks: What will keep my cold food cold and my hot food hot?

The Minneapolis City Council is considering a ban...

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Wild aims to even up first-round series with Colorado

The Wild will be looking to even up this best-of-7 series...

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Twins look for another big day against Chen

The Twins knocked Bruce Chen out in the fourth inning last...

Paul Douglas on Weather

Instant Spring - 60s Later Today; Shot at 70F Easter Sunday

Keeping It OfficialFor the sake of ease, continuity and accuracy official...

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Creeping landslide devouring part of Wyoming town

No one can say precisely when the mountainside collapsing into this Wyoming resort town will give way. But it appears increasingly likely that when it does, it's going to take a piece of Jackson with it. Full storyFull story Updated 41 minutes ago

Range showdown draws armed supporters to Nevada

Ohio couple married 70 years die 15 hours apart

Colorado deaths stoke worries about pot edibles

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Captain of sunken SKorean ferry, 2 crew arrested

The captain of the ferry that sank off South Korea, leaving more than 300 missing or dead, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of negligence and abandoning people in need. Two crew members also were taken into custody, including a rookie third mate who a prosecutor said was steering in challenging waters unfamiliar to her when the accident occurred. Full storyFull story Updated 3:25 PM

13th body pulled from snow in Everest avalanche

At barricades, Ukraine insurgents await Easter

Haiti struggles to control cholera

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Talking style with the Minneapolis mayor

In her first 100 days in office, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges has shown that women can possess a serious sense of fashion and still be taken seriously. Full storyFull story Updated 3:40 PM

What would make your home a perfect fit?

Scene + Heard: Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival

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Intrepid Tyler Michaels emerges as musical theater star

Tyler Michaels has flown to the top of Twin Cities musical theater circles with an eagerness to do whatever it takes to succeed. Full storyFull story Updated Apr. 18, 2014