Fighting human trafficking

A new ally joins fight to end teen sex trade

Women's Foundation of Minnesota has launched a $4 million campaign to halt trafficking of teen girls. Updated: Jan. 27, 2012 - 11:14 PM
- Awful night landed her in sex trade

Interstates fastest during snowy commute -- or not

A dreaded wintry mix has created chaos on the interstate, and you need to make the long commute home. Decision time: Do you wait out the gridlock or flee to the side streets? Updated: 07:04 AM
- Morning forecast: Turning colder, gusty

Wolves 87, San Antonio 79

A double whammy

For the first time in more than a decade, the Wolves have defeated the Spurs twice in a season. Dominating the fourth quarter got them the second victory. Updated: Jan. 27, 2012 - 11:49 PM

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TwinsFest: Face-to-face time with players

Twins fans and autograph-seekers are gathering at the Metrodome this weekend for an up-close look at their favorite players.

Updated: 07:57 AM

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Scoggins: Commitments not set in stone

Until prep football players make commitments official, college coaches face challenges to protect hard-won recruits. Full storyFull story

Updated: 06:55 AM

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Denard Span healthy, wealthy and wise + video

Gophers getting serious about altering their fate

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New Minneapolis fire chief sees tough road

John Fruetel knows he's up against low morale and high scrutiny in the Minneapolis department. Full storyFull story

Updated: Jan. 27, 2012 - 10:13 PM

100-plus dogs seized from Bemidji property + video

Blow is dealt to Native Mob

Judge admits evidence of past abuse by William Jacobs

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Poll: Dayton, DFL's 2012 chances looking good

Dayton's approval rating is at 53 percent, tying him for 8th out of 40 governors the firm has polled Full storyFull story

Updated: Jan. 27, 2012 - 11:35 PM

Romney and Gingrich stay focused on Florida

Bipartisan bullying bill introduced in House

Legislature asks: Should Twin Cities mayors run schools?

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Mexico: A neighbor making strides

Our two countries are strategic partners, with some work left to do. Full storyFull story

Updated: Jan. 27, 2012 - 08:40 PM

A trip on the bus reveals an unfamiliar America

Top Oscar picks again offer media, life lessons

Editorial: A proper limit on high-tech snooping

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Petters largesse follows politicians

Trustees tracking Ponzi scheme profits seek to reclaim more than $500,000 in political contributions. Full storyFull story

Updated: Jan. 27, 2012 - 10:45 PM

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'Doubt,' the opera, and other coming attractions

World premiere of "Doubt" headlines the Minnesota Opera's 2012-13 season. Notable for its absence in the announcement is "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis." Full storyFull story

Updated: Jan. 27, 2012 - 06:31 PM

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Pinterest draws interest online

Pinterest, the latest social media craze, is a virtual pin board, or scrapbook, to collect and organize your favorite images and ideas from around the Web. Full storyFull story

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Student charged in Utah school bomb plot

The two teens had a detailed plot, blueprints of the school and security systems, but no explosives. They had hours of flight simulator training on a home computer and a plan to flee the country, but no plane. Full storyFull story

Updated: Jan. 27, 2012 - 11:17 PM

Airline worker dies when baggage cart hits shuttle

Mayor Bloomberg: No NYC parade for Iraq War vets

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Activists: Shells hit oil pipeline in east Syria

Syrian opposition activists say an oil pipeline took a direct hit and caught fire as government troops shelled a town in the eastern oil-rich province of Deir el-Zour. Full storyFull story

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Local art iconoclast Frank Gaard becomes an elder statesman with a 40-year Walker retrospective. Full storyFull story

Updated: Jan. 26, 2012 - 11:53 AM