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Israel dramatically escalated its aerial assault targeting hundreds of Hamas sites in the Gaza Strip Thursday as Palestinians reported the strikes also hit a home and a beachside cafe. Israel's missile defense system once again intercepted rockets fired by militants at the country's two largest cities, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Updated 12 minutes ago
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The state of Minnesota baseball: Strong, but could be better
Baseball in Minnesota is going strong, but big challenges exist including the lack of inner-city participation and corresponding future interest.
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Arson chars 'Little Free Library' along Minnehaha Avenue
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Race for governor's office: Marty Seifert draws on rural roots
A lifelong resident of what he calls “rural Minnesota,” Seifert is trying to harness that anxiety into a political force he hopes can drive him past three fellow Republicans in the Aug. 12 primary.
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Cooking in small spaces, strategically
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Style guide: How to dress for outdoor music fests
Already this summer, festival-goers have been outfitting themselves in the name of comfort. We found plenty of inspiration at local boutiques to get you ready for a music and fashion-filled weekend at the Basilica Block Party.
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4 adults, 3 children dead in Mass. apartment fire
Authorities say four adults and three children have died in a fast-moving Massachusetts apartment fire, and nine others have been hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Germany kicks out top US spy over spy spat
Germany announced Thursday it is kicking out Washington's top spy in Berlin, a dramatic response from a key U.S. ally to a yearlong spying dispute over eavesdropping on Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone calls that flared anew this week.
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