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Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown attempt at the Belmont Stakes. Updated 40 minutes ago
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Union showdown takes center stage at Minnesota Capitol

The Legislature’s final testy days became a showdown on the most sweeping union expansion in Minnesota in recent history. Vocal... Updated 7:51 PM
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Pregame: Mauer back at DH; Morneau bats 3rd

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Eye candy at Art-A-Whirl

The annual northeast Minneapolis gallery crawl is something of a neighborhood-wide bash, with live music, parking-lot parties and plenty of food and drink. We gathered some of the best photos shared on social media Saturday. Full storyFull story Updated 7:19 PM

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A night with Prince: 'This is real time'

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