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Candidates for Minn. attorney general clash over role of job

Democrat Keith Ellison, Republican Doug Wardlow unleash vitriol as other candidates debate health care, taxes.
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Medtronic founder Earl Bakken has died in his Hawaii home

The setting sun illuminated the St. Paul skyline, with city hall on the left, as seen from Harriet Island Park.
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One step at a time, St. Paul nurturing big downtown dreams

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St. Thomas student found dead Friday; cause of death unknown

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Key I-35W ramp into downtown Mpls. reopens as project progresses

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (top left) is running against GOP state Rep. Jim Newberger, and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (bottom left) is running against GOP stat
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (top left) is running against GOP state Rep. Jim Newberger, and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith (bottom left) is running against GOP state Sen. Karin Housley.
Star Tribune/MPR News Minnesota Poll

Senate races: Klobuchar out front; Housley gains on Smith

The Democrats still lead the two U.S. Senate races, but GOP challenger Karin Housley has closed the gap slightly on Tina Smith.
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  • Governor's race poll: Walz holds narrow lead over Johnson
Adam Thielen celebrated with teammates after catching a 34-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
Sports

Passing judgment: Experience wins out for Cousins, Vikings over Jets

  • Making a positive out of a negative (thanks, Stefon Diggs)
Darren Rust seen removing a boulder from the road in Lakeville.
Local

Rocks placed in the road damage cars in Lakeville

Linebacker Anthony Barr (55) was a casualty of the Vikings’ victory over the New York Jets, which he failed to finish because of a hamstring injury.
Sports

Vikings notes: Three starters fail to finish game because of injuries

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Gophers coach P.J. Fleck found no silver lining in Minnesota’s defensive performance Saturday at Nebraska — or in any of the other Big Ten losses
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Porous defense a chronically sore spot for Gophers in Big Ten games

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Augeo CEO David Kristal pivoted into a new business after the Embers restaurant venture with the help of wealthy family-office investors.

Wealthy families making a difference with investments in Minnesota companies

Wealthy families displace private-equity firms by banking on the long term, like with St. Paul's Augeo.
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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar: Lack of competition allows prescription drug costs to spiral

Several bipartisan solutions are on the table. We just need will to act.

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