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Minneapolis to host women's basketball Final Four in 2022

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Another major sporting event is coming to town. The 2022 Women's Basketball Final Four will be held at Target Center in Minneapolis.

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Mom: Son unlicensed, 'willing to take responsibility' for crash that killed 3 in Mpls.

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Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court, during the third day of his confirmation hearing before the Senate

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Republicans launch full-scale save-Kavanaugh campaign

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Chinese billionaire's accuser says he threw big Uptown dinner party before raping her

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ID released of speeding driver who rammed MSP ramp ticketing kiosk and died

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Cosby prosecutor asks for 5 to 10 years in prison
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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein had an extended phone conversation with President Trump, who was in New York Monday. — Evan Vucci, Associated Press

Rosenstein to meet Trump Thursday as job hangs in balance

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The White House delayed until at least Thursday a decision on the fate of Rod Rosenstein, the Justice Department official overseeing the Trump-Russia investigation, following chaotic hours of breathless and sometimes conflicting reports anticipating his imminent departure.

Wolves coach Tom Thibodeau (left) and general manager Scott Layden talked about the team during Monday afternoon's media day.

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Thibodeau: Wolves looking to make 'the right deal' for Butler

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As work and child care become increasingly demanding, more women are leaving the workforce.

Dr. Jose Pulido performs eye surgery, as seen in the Ken Burns documentary “The Mayo Clinic: Faith-Hope-Science.”

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Ken Burns' crush on Mayo Clinic dominates new documentary

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Neighborhood gem Xavi closes its doors after 2½ years in south Minneapolis

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Neighborhood gem Xavi closes its doors after 2½ years in south Minneapolis

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How much the $77 million loss damaged Kevin Garnett’s fortune is unclear. He remains the highest-paid player in NBA history, having earned $335 mill

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Garnett's $77 million lawsuit a stark warning for other pro athletes

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Adlai Stevenson at his desk in the Illinois governor’s office on June 22, 1952.

Public figures' personal histories: Journalists' discretion is the better or worse part of valor?

Reporters used to bury the dark secrets of powerful men. Not anymore. That's not always a good thing.

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, center, celebrated with Matt Meunier, left, director of Sports Minneapolis, and University of Minnesota athletic directo

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Tameca and Kevin Woods are delighted to be in their newly remodeled home, rented to them by the city of Minneapolis. Their old house, rented out by Ma

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Chris Quinn saw his sales grow after he added a separate space called “Fret Central” to his Minneapolis store, Quinn Violins.

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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein had an extended phone conversation with President Trump, who was in New York Monday.

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Neighborhood gem Xavi closes its doors after 2½ years in south Minneapolis

“When’s the last time you had a popsicle?” Joy Culpepper said as she handed out popsicles at a grand opening for the Virtues Trail in Faribault,

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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, center, celebrated with Matt Meunier, left, director of Sports Minneapolis, and University of Minnesota athletic directo

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