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Top Russian officials were discussing how to influence Trump's aides

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U.S. spies collected information last summer revealing that it was the topic of discussion among senior Russian intelligence and political officials.

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Fairview hospital at U sued over alleged sexual assault of disabled teen

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Crystal police officer shoots man wielding gun at Bassett Creek Park

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After all-nighter, legislators make slow progress on budget

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23 million more uninsured with GOP health bill, analysts say

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The health care bill that Republicans recently pushed through the House would leave 23 million more Americans without insurance and confront many others who have costly medical conditions with coverage that could prove unaffordable, Congress' official budget analysts said Wednesday.

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Why Melania Trump covers her head one day and not the next on foreign trip

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With new chef, new owner, Lucia's in Uptown Minneapolis still impresses

REVIEW: New owner Jason Jenny and his group of investors clearly maintain a healthy respect for Lucia's illustrious prairie-to-plate past, and seem dedicated to preserving as much of the status quo as possible.

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Minn. public colleges eye tuition hikes, program cuts as funding falls short

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Michigan recruit splats Gophers in paintball video announcing his decision

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Opinion

Listen: Legislative session goes up to – and over – the last minute

'Playing Politics' podcast: Legislative session goes up to – and over – the last minute

Despite a budget surplus and a special session, lawmakers have not yet reached agreement on key budget bills. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's John Williams and the Star Tribune Editorial Board's John Rash and Lori Sturdevant.

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St. Paul city leaders announce plan to tighten skyway security

Business

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President Trump meets Pope Francis

00:56Pope Francis and President Donald Trump met at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on Wednesday. Trump's audience with the pontiff comes midway through his 9-day international trip.