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Gov. Dayton’s Minnesota Poll approval rating climbs to 57%

The poll shows that 57 percent of Minnesota adults give the DFLer high marks for his performance as governor, and in Hennepin and Ramsey counties that figure soars to 72 percent. Updated 5:53 AM
- Minnesota Poll results: Dayton job approval
- Minnesota Poll shows support for DFL tax hikes

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Scoggins: Can MLB do anything to protect pitchers from danger?

Major League Baseball estimates that one in every 250,000 pitches results in a pitcher being hit in the head, but each one has the potential to be catastrophic. Updated 6:04 AM
- Patient Twins rally for win against White Sox

I-694 construction

I-694 construction: Gridlock on Day 1, with worse to come

Eastbound I-694 was narrowed Tuesday evening for the five-month project on the north metro freeway. Later this week, restrictions will be extended eastward to Interstate 35W, about a 6-mile stretch. Updated 10:22 PM
- Stillwater Lift Bridge to close Wednesday for repairs
- Nice Ride Minnesota looks at expanding to Rochester

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After being cut by Green Bay, Desmond Bishop might fit into the Vikings' plans. Updated 56 minutes ago

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Patient Twins rally for win against White Sox

Clete Thomas coaxed an 8th-inning walk, leading to a Joe Mauer single and a tiebreaking double by Ryan Doumit. Full storyFull story Updated 1:16 AM

James, Heat beat Spurs in overtime; Game 7 is next + video

Henderson determined to keep Vikings middle linebacker job + video

Shooting or size -- will Wolves have to choose?

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Missing Brooklyn Park baby found safe in St. Paul; 2 held

The 2-month-old was reported missing early Tuesday morning. Two suspects are in custody. Full storyFull story Updated 6:11 AM

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USDA to spend $38 million to support sugar prices

The U.S. government will intervene in the sugar market for the first time in more than a decade, spending up to $38 million in an effort to forestall a later bailout of sugar producers — including those in Minnesota — that could cost over $300 million. Full storyFull story Updated 9:27 PM

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Pentagon wants more progress from UNH

Wells Fargo securities lending case goes to trial

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GOP-led House passes new limits on late-term abortion

Two Minnesota Republicans were among the bill’s 184 co-sponsors: Reps. John Kline and Michele Bachmann. So was rural Democrat and abortion rights foe Collin Peterson. Full storyFull story Updated 10:01 PM

Mayors take victory lap on Minn. local aid bump

Gov. Dayton’s Minnesota Poll approval rating climbs to 57%

Bachmann defends NSA surveillance, labels Snowden a traitor

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Scientists: Timber in Lake Michigan centuries old

A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a French ship that disappeared while exploring the Great Lakes in the 17th century. Full storyFull story Updated 6:15 PM

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The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police. Full storyFull story Updated 6:25 PM

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Junior defenseman Nate Schmidt was named the Gophers' MVP for the...

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Work on new concert hall to get started at Ordway

The venue, with a construction budget of $40 million, will be the primary home of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Full storyFull story Updated 11:49 PM

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18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda

The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. Full storyFull story Updated 6:30 AM

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Thief steals Montevideo's community boat, but not spirit

A thief swiped Montevideo’s ‘‘Let’s Go Fishing’’ pontoon boat, leaving senior citizens and youths high and dry. Full storyFull story Updated 12:34 AM

Trophy tales: Northern exposure

Fishing license sales dip 17 percent from 2012

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Amphibious cars find a following in Minnesota

Amphibious cars, whether they’re on land or sea, rarely fail to evoke ear-to-ear grins. The once-popular Amphicars have found a following in Minnesota. Full storyFull story Updated 8:32 AM

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