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Charges: Minister raped 'Maidens' kept in Minn. camp for years

Victor A. Barnard, 52, who ruled over a camp of “Maidens” in Pine County, has been charged with 59 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Barnard has yet to be apprehended but is believed to be in Washington state, Updated 2:13 AM
- Charges filed against 'Maiden' camp minister
- Criminal complaint against Victor Barnard

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Buffalo grows impatient with North Dakota oil boom trains

Canadian Pacific freight trains, which Buffalo residents believe are longer and more numerous than ever thanks to the North Dakota oil boom, have increasingly been blocking intersections. Updated 38 minutes ago
- April 10: Rail execs deny any preference for crude
- March 30: 4,500 miles of railroad worry

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Snowstorm: Glancing blow to Twin Cities, 6-10" for Duluth

Hope you enjoy last week’s warm weather. Duluth is facing a huge snowstorm while the metro will get dusted. Updated 3:32 AM
- Morning forecast: Below average temps; mixed precip.
- The cold, hard facts about the snow that lingers into spring

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The Vikings are adapting to new head strength and conditioning coach Evan Marcus' workout program this month. Updated 5:11 PM

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Blue Jays keep making Twins pitchers disappear

Starter Phil Hughes was the first victim, throwing five solid innings before imploding. Full storyFull story Updated 1:51 AM

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Minneapolis City Council panel approves Nicollet Avenue plan

Minneapolis City Council committee takes first steps toward unraveling 1970s planning move, but Kmart will play a big part in what happens near Lake St. store. Full storyFull story Updated 5:19 AM

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Best Buy's Joly: Web retailers should collect sales tax

Best Buy’s CEO urged Congress to act on the stalled measure. Critics say it hurts small firms. Full storyFull story Updated 5:21 AM

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For Minnesota DFL, GOP, the race for campaign cash is on

Fundraising reports help size up governor, House races as they prepare to heat up. Full storyFull story Updated 1:43 AM

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Spoon, De La Soul, Guided by Voices top Rock the Garden lineup

The two-day (June 20-21) music fest outside Walker Art Center will also feature Best Coast, Matt and Kim and hometown faves Dessa and Messersmith. Full storyFull story Updated 6:57 PM

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292 missing, 4 dead in South Korea ferry disaster

A ferry carrying 459 people, mostly high school students on an overnight trip to a tourist island, sank off South Korea's southern coast on Wednesday, leaving nearly 300 people missing despite a frantic, hours-long rescue by dozens of ships and helicopters. At least four people were confirmed dead and 55 injured. Full storyFull story Updated 46 minutes ago

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Lance Ness: On a mission for turkeys ... and conservation

Lance Ness got hooked on the excitement of turkey hunting more than 30 years ago, calling the sport addicting. Full storyFull story Updated 1:23 AM

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A small study of casual marijuana smokers has turned up evidence of changes in the brain, a possible sign of trouble ahead, researchers say. Full storyFull story Updated 5:33 PM

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