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Shake-up rattles Minnesota’s charitable e-gambling industry

Express Games MN, the largest company distributing the iPad games to Minnesota bars and venues, will cease operations July 31. Acres 4.0, which created Minnesota’s first e-gambling devices, may be selling its Minnesota e-pulltab system. Updated 6 minutes ago

Jesse Ventura trial

Ventura jurors go home without reaching verdict for third day

In the morning, the 10-member jury sent a third question to Judge Richard Kyle. The questions are not known, nor how Kyle has responded. It is expected that that information will be filed with the court after a verdict is announced. Updated 5:24 PM
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Adrian Peterson doesn't want repeat of three-headed QB fiasco

As the Vikings arrived in Mankato today for training camp, fans aren't the only ones hoping for a quick, definitive resolution at quarterback. Updated 5:39 PM

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UN school in Gaza caught in cross-fire; 15 killed + video Updated 50 minutes ago
Bumpy streets in St. Paul to get repaved in time for winter Updated 12:15 PM

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Sidcast: Ponder still has chance to start at QB

If Matt Cassel falters, Christian Ponder may still need to carry the team. Updated 29 minutes ago

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Knoblauch charged with assault; Twins scrap Hall of Fame day

Chuck Knoblauch was arrested in a Houston suburb, charged with misdemeanor assault on a family member and released on $10,000 bond. Full storyFull story Updated 4:58 PM

Twins send Morales to Seattle; more moves coming? + video

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Lake Minnetonka boaters rejoice: Wake restriction to be lifted Friday

Since June 5, restrictions have effectively stopped jet skiing, water skiing and wakeboarding on Lake Minnetonka. “It’s like starting the summer over again,” said Ken Pittel, who owns Bay Rentals in Mound. “Hopefully business will come in now.” Full storyFull story Updated 5 minutes ago

Minnesota mourns death of Somali activist and singer Saado Ali Warsame

Woman ID'd after fatal scooter crash with car near Como pavilion

N.D. motorcycling trio caught going 100 mph over the speed limit

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Yes, we can — and must — help the kids at the border

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Bremer Financial to acquire Eastwood Bank of Rochester

Deal for Eastwood Bank strengthens Bremer in southeastern Minnesota. Full storyFull story Updated 15 minutes ago

3M's electronics unit revives, lifting 2Q profit

Supervalu beats quarterly forecasts as turnaround takes hold

Golden Valley-based Mortenson builds 40-story flagpole, tallest in U.S.

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UN school in Gaza caught in cross-fire; 15 killed

A U.N. school in Gaza crowded with hundreds of Palestinians seeking refuge from fierce fighting came under fire Thursday, killing at least 15 civilians and leaving a sad tableau of blood-spattered pillows, blankets and children's clothing scattered in the courtyard. Full storyFull story Updated 50 minutes ago

Air Algerie jet with 116 on board crashes in Mali

Planes with Ukraine bodies arrive in Netherlands

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Jones not likely to play for Gophers this fall

The top Gophers football recruit could redshirt or enroll at a junior college. Full storyFull story Updated 2 minutes ago

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House panel clears way for vote on Obama lawsuit

Over Democratic objections, Republicans cleared the way Thursday for a House vote on legislation authorizing an election-year lawsuit accusing President Barack Obama of failing to implement the 4-year-old health care law as it was written. Full storyFull story Updated 5 minutes ago

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Tornado slams Virginia campground; 2 dead, 3 dozen hurt

Albert Thorn awoke in his rental cottage Thursday to the sound of heavy rain and wind. Then, there was screaming. Within minutes, the sky turned dark, cellphones pinged with emergency messages and a tornado tore through a popular campground, ripping awnings from trailers and flipping RVs on their sides. Full storyFull story Updated 6:01 PM

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Victims' relative has no pity for murderer executed in Arizona

Jeanne Brown, 44, waited 25 years for the execution of Joseph Wood, who in 1989 fatally shot her sister and father in a Tucson, Ariz., body shop. Full storyFull story Updated 52 minutes ago

Wyoming cave with fossil secrets to be excavated

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Twin Cities volunteers nurture bluebirds

Minnesota’s bluebird population was in decline before volunteers helped it rebound. Full storyFull story Updated 3:42 PM

JFK returns to old look in new collectors' coins

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10 stellar cocktails under $10

Finding a quality cocktail in the Twin Cities isn’t tough, as long as you’re willing to pay for it. These 10 drinks deliver premium taste for less than $10. Full storyFull story Updated 3:10 PM

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6 Twin Cities doughnut-beer pairings

Creative doughnuts and beer are exploding locally. It’s time they joined forces. Full storyFull story Updated 10:31 AM