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Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children, and those numbers were expected to climb. Updated 33 minutes ago

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Medtronic cutting 2,000 jobs worldwide, 500 in Minnesota

The Fridley-based med-tech company confirmed Tuesday that it is eliminating 2,000 jobs worldwide, the same day that it reported strong fourth-quarter earnings. Updated 40 minutes ago

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DFL leaders say budget is 'progress;' GOP says it's 'tax, tax, tax'

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and legislative leaders pronounced one-party governance a success and said the budget deal approved late Monday will have tangible results for middle-class Minnesotans. GOP leaders disagreed, saying the government is overreaching. Updated 5 minutes ago
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Photographer: 'It was a miracle' they got out

AP photographer Sue Ogrocki was at the Plaza Towers Elementary School destroyed by a tornado Monday, and saw rescuers pulling... Updated 1:41 PM

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Rayno: Is next year a rebuilding year for the Gophers?

Excitement abounds, but next season will not be an easy one for Minnesota. Despite all the positive developments, there are other major hints that next year might not be all glory and Ws. Full storyFull story Updated 11:34 AM

Durant says Oklahoma City will bounce back from tornado

Deduno to start for Twins on Friday

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Mpls. police say new North Side beat is part of summer strategy

Chief says 17 officers who are part of new beat will get to know area block by block, house by... Full storyFull story Updated 1:11 PM

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Apple CEO: 'We pay all the taxes we owe — every single dollar'

The Senate dragged massively profitable Apple Inc. into the debate over the U.S. tax code Tuesday, grilling CEO Tim Cook over allegations that its Irish subsidiaries help the company avoid billions in U.S. taxes. Full storyFull story Updated 6 minutes ago

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Income tax, cigarette tax increases are in, along with $585 million for Mayo/Rochester and all-day kindergarten. Minimum wage increase... Full storyFull story Updated 12:27 AM

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Far-reaching immigration legislation neared a final committee vote on Tuesday as the White House and Democratic supporters pressed the panel's chairman to delay a showdown over the rights of gay spouses until a debate in the full Senate. Full storyFull story Updated 6 minutes ago

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