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I-694 construction: Gridlock on Day 1, with worse to come

Commutes were longer as a five-month, $21 million construction project got started on the north metro freeway. Updated 8 minutes ago
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Poland, Germany probe Nazi-led unit commander Michael Karkoc

Prosecutors in Poland and Germany are reviewing files on a Minnesota man who was a commander of a Nazi-led unit to see if they have enough evidence to press charges and request his extradition from the United States. Updated 4:44 PM

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USDA to spend $38 million to support sugar prices

The U.S. government will intervene in the sugar market for the first time in more than a decade, spending up to $38 million in an effort to forestall a later bailout of sugar producers — including those in Minnesota — that could cost over $300 million. Updated 54 minutes ago

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Gun owners target Twin Cities block fair for coming-out party Updated 23 minutes ago
Hennepin County approves $27 million garbage disposal contract Updated 9:09 PM
St. Paul schools to tap reserves, increase spending in 2013-14 Updated 8:49 PM
GOP-led House passes new limits on late-term abortion Updated 20 minutes ago
Cold Spring cop's family settles memorial fund dispute Updated 9:16 PM
Nice Ride Minnesota looks at expanding to Rochester Updated 8:27 PM
Minneapolis woman gets year in jail for prostituting teens Updated 8:32 PM
Moorhead dad who left infant in hot van charged with manslaughter Updated 9:05 PM
Amazon drops blogger affiliates in Minnesota to avoid sales tax Updated 28 minutes ago
St. Paul Fire Department captain wins community award Updated 8:37 PM
Minnesota, Michigan taconite plant-park haze rules put on hold Updated 4:56 PM

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Access Vikings: Is Desmond Bishop a good fit in Minnesota?

After being cut by Green Bay, Desmond Bishop might fit into the Vikings' plans. Updated 49 minutes ago

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Twins strike early, hold on late against White Sox

The Twins jumped out to a 4-0 first-inning lead, but they needed Ryan Doumit’s two-run double in the eighth to beat the White Sox. Full storyFull story Updated 1 minute ago

Scoggins: Can MLB do anything to protect pitchers from inherent danger?

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Missing Brooklyn Park baby found safe in St. Paul; 2 held

The 2-month-old was reported missing early Tuesday morning. Two suspects are in custody. Full storyFull story Updated 32 minutes ago

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Minneapolis City Council gives initial approval to streetcar line funding

Minneapolis homicide victim is identified, suspect arrested

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Fallon ad agency loses Cadillac account

The Minneapolis firm privately called the stunning blow “an outcome we do not deserve.” Full storyFull story Updated 50 minutes ago

USDA to spend $38 million to support sugar prices

Pentagon wants more progress from UNH

Wells Fargo securities lending case goes to trial

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Scientists: Timber in Lake Michigan centuries old

A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a French ship that disappeared while exploring the Great Lakes in the 17th century. Full storyFull story Updated 6:15 PM

Ex-Bulger cohort says he's not a serial killer

Study finds housing bias against same-sex couples

Education Dept. offers more time to reach goals

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GOP-led House passes new limits on late-term abortion

Two Minnesota Republicans were among the bill’s 184 co-sponsors: Reps. John Kline and Michele Bachmann. So was rural Democrat and abortion rights foe Collin Peterson. Full storyFull story Updated 20 minutes ago

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The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police. Full storyFull story Updated 6:25 PM

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Thief steals Montevideo's community boat, but not spirit

A thief swiped Montevideo’s ‘‘Let’s Go Fishing’’ pontoon boat, leaving senior citizens and youths high and dry. Full storyFull story Updated 8:47 PM

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18 mayors: Limit use of food stamps to buy soda

The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. Full storyFull story Updated 9:15 PM

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Work begins on SPCO concert hall in downtown St. Paul

The venue, with a construction budget of $40 million, will be the primary home of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Full storyFull story Updated 41 minutes ago

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Twins strike early, hold on late against White Sox

The Twins jumped out to a 4-0 first-inning lead, but they needed Ryan Doumit’s two-run double in the eighth to beat the White Sox. Full storyFull story Updated 1 minute ago

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