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Minnesota House passes day care unionization bill 68-66

The bill allows a union drive among home daycare providers and personal care attendants. Updated 8 minutes ago

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Best of MN 2013: Our second annual guide to the state's finest

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Minnesota drivers paying highest average gas prices in Lower 48

Minnesota drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the 48 contiguous states, with the average price statewide running at $4.27 per gallon. Updated 2:37 PM

Body found in car at Minneapolis towing lot

A car with a body inside drew authorities Monday to a towing company lot near downtown Minneapolis. Updated 2:44 PM

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Zach Sobiech, whose song 'Clouds' touched millions, dies Updated 24 minutes ago
St. Paul's Lexington restaurant is being sold Updated 12:10 PM
Number of people sickened by raw cheese up to 25 Updated 43 minutes ago

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Former Saint Thielbar recalled by Twins

Reliever Caleb Thielbar will be the first former St. Paul Saints player to join the Minnesota Twins. Pedro Hernandez was sent to Rochester. Full storyFull story Updated 2:42 PM

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Zach Sobiech, whose song 'Clouds' touched millions, dies

A terminally ill Minnesota teenager whose farewell song became a worldwide sensation died Monday morning. Full storyFull story Updated 24 minutes ago

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Twin Cities' rise in suburban poverty among highest in nation

Body found in car at Minneapolis towing lot

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Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1 billion deal for blogging forum Tumblr

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet pioneer that had fallen behind the times. Full storyFull story Updated 12:57 PM

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Neighbors shared mixed reviews on the new Vikings stadium design, but welcomed its neighborhood impact. Full storyFull story

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Survey puts Bachmann's favorable rating below the magic 50 percent Full storyFull story Updated 1:40 PM

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Godfather faults NY police in student death

The godfather of a New York college student accidentally killed by a police bullet says the officer should have negotiated instead of firing as an armed intruder held the young woman hostage. Full storyFull story Updated 36 minutes ago

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Wave of attacks kills at least 95 in Iraq

A wave of attacks killed at least 95 people in Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq on Monday, officials said, pushing the death toll over the past week to more than 240 and extending one of the most sustained bouts of sectarian violence the country has seen in years. Full storyFull story Updated 35 minutes ago

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Laura Osnes wins Drama Desk award

The Eagan actor, currently starring in "Cinderella," now awaits to see if she'll take a Tony on June 9. Full storyFull story Updated 9:43 AM

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'Astronaut Abby' is crowdfunding her way to outer space

Meet Abby: Normal teenager, wears braces, loves gymnastics, planning a mission to Mars. Full storyFull story Updated 30 minutes ago