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Defective bridges remain a problem all over Minnesota

Half a billion in spending is not keeping up with the state’s deteriorating structures. Updated 6:19 AM

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Vote on our List of Lists 2013

Vita.mn readers: Please vote on our seventh annual compendium of the Twin Cities' best food, drink, music, fashion and everything else. Updated 6:06 PM
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- A list of the best Twin Cities bars

Dakotas woo Minnesotans

Dakotas are wooing Minnesota workers, companies

South Dakota’s governor hawked Sioux Falls and Brookings on a May afternoon at the Mall of America. North Dakota’s chamber threw up a yellow-and-black “open for business” billboard on Interstate 94. Updated 6:05 AM
- Minnesota Poll: Confidence in personal finances up sharply

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Minnesota Poll: Confidence in personal finances up sharply Updated 48 minutes ago
Pepin County Board adopts frac-free zone along Lake Pepin Updated 12:54 AM
Farmer finds rare meteorite on field in Sibley County Updated 12:55 AM
'Sopranos' star James Gandolfini dies in Italy of cardiac arrest at 51 + video Updated 8 minutes ago
I-694 construction project, Day 2: Not carmageddon Updated 6:15 AM
U study: Teen bullying linked to suicide factors Updated 9:17 PM
Tuition freeze part of $1.9 billion MnSCU budget Updated 8:18 PM
Minnesota Poll: Support gay marriage? 46% say I do Updated 6:12 AM
House votes to cut food stamps by $2 billion Updated 7:20 PM
Study confirms HPV vaccine cut infections in teen girls by half Updated 7:44 PM

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First-round picks Cordarrelle Patterson and Xavier Rhodes are making their presence known during Vikings mini camp. Updated 28 minutes ago

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Morneau's teammates disappear as HR drought ends in win

Justin Morneau's first home run in nearly two months brought on some dugout silliness during a rout of the White Sox on Wednesday. Full storyFull story Updated 47 minutes ago

Encore at No. 84? Vikings rookie Patterson has work ahead + video

Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2 + video

Wiederer: Think Greg Jennings is happy to be a Viking?

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Helicopter on pest-control run crashes in Maplewood, killing pilot

The pilot was identified as Michael Kramer, 44, of St. Charles, Minn. He learned to fly helicopters at a Florida school about 10 years ago and was a full-time helicopter pilot. Full storyFull story Updated 6:12 AM

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Dakotas are wooing Minnesota workers, companies

South Dakota’s governor hawked Sioux Falls and Brookings on a May afternoon at the Mall of America. North Dakota’s chamber threw up a yellow-and-black “open for business” billboard on Interstate 94. Full storyFull story Updated 6:05 AM

Sub sandwich chain Jersey Mike's plans Twin Cities takeover

Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases

Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

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Gary Schiff drops out of Minneapolis mayoral race

The veteran City Council member had placed third on two ballots at DFL endorsing convention. He endorsed colleague Betsy Hodges. Full storyFull story Updated 59 minutes ago

Mayors take victory lap on bump in state aid after years of squeezes

Minnesota Poll: Support gay marriage? 46% say I do

Obama commits to tough push on global warming

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New Colo. wildfire prompts evacuations of homes

A new wildfire in the foothills southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of dozens of homes Wednesday as hot and windy conditions in the West made it easy for fires to start and spread. Full storyFull story Updated 10:35 PM

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7:10 a.m. update: Crash on Hwy. 61 in Newport

MnDOT is reporting a crash on northbound Hwy. 61 in the...

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Pets prove to be recession-proof

While Americans willingly cut their spending on upscale restaurants during the Great Recession, their pets continued to dine on gourmet meals and receive other pampering, according to new government figures. Full storyFull story Updated 2:21 PM

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Twin Cities bestselling author Vince Flynn dies at 47

St. Paul author Vince Flynn, whose bestselling books about a CIA super spy won fans in high places, died of... Full storyFull story Updated 11:42 PM

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Study confirms HPV vaccine cut infections in teen girls by half

The research echoes studies done before the HPV vaccine became available in 2006. But the new study is the first evidence of just how well it works now that it is in general use. Full storyFull story Updated 7:44 PM

Layoffs prompt Oshkosh hospital to close unit

Pirelli, Mercedes in dock over F1 tire tests

Medical care lags behind Afghan military growth

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Price is right with discount-store wines -- but taste?

How much did you pay for your wine? Here’s a look at how the bargain-focused national chains stack up. Full storyFull story Updated 7:00 PM

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The List of Lists 2013

Vita.mn readers: Vote on our seventh annual compendium of the Twin Cities' best food, drink, music, fashion and everything else. Deadline is Monday! Full storyFull story Updated 1:51 PM

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