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Candidates for Minn. attorney general clash over role of job

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Democrat Keith Ellison, Republican Doug Wardlow unleash vitriol as other candidates debate health care, taxes.
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Key I-35W ramp into downtown Mpls. reopens as project progresses

Earl Bakken, founder of Medtronic
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Medtronic founder Earl Bakken has died in his Hawaii home

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One step at a time, St. Paul nurturing big downtown dreams

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St. Thomas student found dead in dorm room; cause unknown

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (top left) is running against GOP state Rep. Jim Newberger, and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (bottom left) is running against GOP stat
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (top left) is running against GOP state Rep. Jim Newberger, and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (bottom left) is running against GOP state Sen. Karin Housley.
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Senate races: Klobuchar out front; Housley gains on Smith

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The Democrats still lead the two U.S. Senate races, but GOP challenger Karin Housley has closed the gap slightly on Tina Smith.
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Passing judgment: Experience wins out for Cousins, Vikings over Jets

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