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Care at Minneapolis Veterans Home is getting new scrutiny

In the past three years, state records show, the veterans home has been the subject of 11 state health department investigations, including four suspicious deaths. Updated 5:32 AM
- Minneapolis Veterans Home under scrutiny

Populism divides Democrats

Rep. Ellison takes lead role in giving new life to liberals

A new populism is dividing Democrats ahead of 2014 and that poses risks for Sen. Al Franken. Updated 5:29 AM
- Ellison rallies for minimum wage bump in Washington
- House Republicans signal support for budget deal

Minn. guardsman accused of stealing military IDs for his militia

He faces federal fraud charges in connection with the theft of names, Social Security numbers and security clearance levels of roughly 400 members of his former Army unit in Fort Bragg, N.C. Updated 1 minute ago

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A more intimate version of the annual fan gathering is planned for 2014. Updated 7:00 PM

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Timberwolves rally from 19-point deficit to defeat 76ers

Down 19 points after one quarter, Minnesota clawed back with Robbie Hummel leading a fourth-quarter surge. Full storyFull story Updated 18 minutes ago

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Lawsuit challenges Minneapolis financing of Downtown East project

The proposed development would cover five blocks in the shadow of the new $1 billion Vikings stadium and features two office towers, up to 400 apartments, retail shops, a public park and a parking ramp. Full storyFull story Updated 5:26 AM

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Buffalo Wild Wings' new deal with Pepsi goes beyond soft drinks

Other snack products may find their way into the chain’s menu. Dorito-crusted wings, anyone? Full storyFull story Updated 5:22 AM

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E-cigs: U researchers to study if they do more harm than good

One of the great unanswered questions for smokers who are trying to quit — and for the advocacy groups that are trying to help them — is whether electronic cigarettes are friends or foes. Full storyFull story Updated 10:18 PM

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Minnesota Orchestra: Board reports $1.1 million deficit

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