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Hands off US election, ex-CIA director says he warned Russia

Former CIA Director John Brennan told Congress he was so concerned about Russian contacts with people in Donald Trump's campaign that he convened top counterintelligence officials to focus on them.

Business

St. Paul-based Summit Brewing to stop distribution in 6 states

Politics

At Capitol, final bills take shape as push is on to finish Minn. budget

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Variety

Warning of "imminent" attack, Britain raises threat level

Local

Mayor Betsy Hodges: Minneapolis is strong but under transformation

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Hannity backs off story about murdered DNC staffer
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Sloppy Lynx hold on to defeat Connecticut 80-78
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Minnesota surveillance camera ruling a victory for nursing home residents
May 23

Tom Cruise reveals 'Top Gun 2' to start filming soon
May 23

$4.1 trillion Trump budget plan would reshape aid to Minnesota

The proposal also excludes further federal funding for the $1.9 billion Southwest Light Rail Transit project. Its first hearing is Wednesday before the House Budget Committee, which includes U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis, R-Minn.

Sports

'All about Ervin': Santana pitches two-hit shutout for Twins over Baltimore

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Minneapolis parks named tops in the nation, and St. Paul comes in second

It's Minneapolis' fifth year at No. 1 in the Trust for Public Land ranking of the 100 large city park systems.

Variety

Chris Blue wins 'The Voice,' with homeboy Jesse Larson fourth

Sports

Bridgewater takes part in Vikings practice for first time since injury

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Variety

5 nasty Minnesota bugs to watch out for this summer

Opinion

No free passes: Everyone must own the problem of opioid addiction if we're to turn this crisis around

Every year now, more people die in Minnesota from opioid-related overdoses than in car accidents. I'm asking for your immediate help.

Sports

Local

Scientists planting 400 acres of Minnesota pines to survive climate change

Business

St. Paul-based Summit Brewing to stop distribution in 6 states

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Santana: Finish off Orioles hitters with sliders

01:28Twins righthander Ervin Santana says he used his fastball to get ahead If hitters Tuesday, and his slider to finish the Orioles off during his second shutout of the season.