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Solving cold cases
Old crimes in Hennepin County can't elude new DNA science
Minute traces of DNA evidence can now be tested, helping Hennepin County investigators solve two murders, uncover three serial rapists and obtain dozens of convictions. Updated 7:05 AM
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After fatal duplex blaze, other tenants tell of hazards
Over the last decade, landlord Paul Bertelson has bought dozens of homes in Minneapolis’ toughest neighborhoods, some for as little... Updated 6:57 AM
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Minneapolis parents of gifted feel driven to Bloomington
It’s been a word-of-mouth movement, especially fueled by southwest Minneapolis parents who say advanced needs are not being met in the district. Updated 6:59 AM
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Hottest ticket for Minnesotans? Anywhere far from the cold
Even more than usual in March, Minnesotans are desperate for a respite from relentless winter weather. They’re flocking to airline sites and travel agents with the same mission — to go anywhere warm. And with many school spring breaks at hand, a busy travel month is even busier.
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Edina players talk about repeat hockey title
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Bad pass leads to bad result for Wild
Third-period miscues — especially Keith Ballard’s — led to defeat in Dallas, but the Wild can’t dwell on it.
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Four young friends die in crash on icy Hwy. 14 near Sleepy Eye
A car near Sleepy Eye slid into the path of an oncoming pickup truck in the second such deadly crash...
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Twin Cities fragrance companies labor over new scents
Fragrance companies in the Twin Cities spend months refining their products to stand out in a competitive marketplace.
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Miley Cyrus: Queen of the button-pushers
Provocative pop star Miley Cyrus, who visits St. Paul on Monday, has taken a page from Madonna’s playbook by blurring the lines between sexuality and showbiz.
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Daylight saving time: the first sign of spring
The cue for daylight saving time is “spring ahead, fall back” — for those who, twice a year, draw a blank about which way to reset their clocks. Daylight saving time is full of contradictions that confound and fascinate.
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Could solar storm unplug us from all we depend on?
A silent natural disaster could unplug us from all that we depend upon.
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Costly loss for the Wild tonight. Up 3-2 in the third...
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The Gophers can clinch the Big Ten hockey regular-season title with...
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Walking tour uncovers hidden gems of Istanbul
A walking tour of the ancient Turkish city's Grand Bazaar turns up surprises, including views from a hidden rooftop and a Minnesotan guide.
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Price tag is growing on DNR's legal conflict with bear researcher
The DNR's legal tab could reach $200,000 in its battle with researcher Lynn Rogers. Compromise would have been cheaper.
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PBS' O'Brien says he'll be OK after losing arm
Three weeks after losing much of his left arm, science correspondent Miles O'Brien appeared on the "PBS NewsHour" to declare "I'll be OK" and to announce he had tied his necktie Friday morning.
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Air force chief: Malaysia jet may have turned back
International intelligence agencies joined the investigation Sunday into the two passengers who boarded the missing Boeing 777 jetliner with stolen passports, as Malaysian authorities revealed that radar images showed the plane may have turned back before vanishing.
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John Stamos and Prof get in Twitter feud
The hunky "Full House" and "ER" actor took the mouthy MC's bait and publicly chastised him for tweeting mock pedophilia...
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