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Practice simulators are like a 3-D video game for surgeons

In complex cases ranging from enlarged prostates to brain tumors, physicians at the University of Minnesota are using virtual-reality simulators more and more to perfect their surgical techniques. Updated 6:17 AM

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Vikings, Wells Fargo resolve issue on rooftop signs near stadium

The disagreement over 2 large signs had threatened the $400 million project near the new stadium. Updated 6:13 AM
- City Council takes step toward allowing Wells Fargo signs key to Downtown East project
- Vikings stadium section: The game plan

Series: When nurses fail

Fired, they still find jobs as nurses

A Star Tribune review of Nursing Board disciplinary actions since 2010 found that at least 173 caregivers lost jobs after allegations of misconduct and managed to find new nursing positions. Updated 6:19 AM
- Special report: When nurses fail

Abuse scandal to persist, even after naming priests

Minnesota’s Catholic dioceses under pressure to make public the names of additional accused clerics. Updated 6:14 AM

Property taxes are on the decline again in metro

But despite more state aid, outlook is not as favorable as a year ago. Updated 11:48 PM
- Metro communities chart their tax plans

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After 7 years, Twin Cities litigator leads way on swipe-fee case

Attorney K. Craig Wildfang forged $5.7 billion settlement for retailers in their fight against Visa, MasterCard and card-issuing banks.

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Amtrak train hits semi in C. Minn.; truck driver killed, several on train hurt Updated 33 minutes ago
Parents: Minnesota High School League transfer policy unfair to disabled Updated 10:07 PM
Close shave: Motorist, 88, drives into front of C. Minn. barbershop; no one hurt Updated 11 minutes ago
Gene therapy scores big wins against blood cancers Updated 8:07 PM
Hundreds gather to mourn teen killed in crash on way to school Updated 7:02 PM
Monster truck show celebrates last event at the Metrodome Updated 11:00 PM
Pawlenty shakes up staff at financial lobbying group Updated 52 minutes ago
Puerto Rico police say Minnesota tourist dies while snorkeling Updated 6:37 PM

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Moves coming for Twins at Winter Meetings?

LaVelle E. Neal III and Michael Rand preview what the Twins might do during winter meetings. Updated 6:32 AM

sportssports

Vikings' Peterson keeps pushing to be the best ever

Adrian Peterson has his eyes on the NFL rushing record, and hopes for a championship. He gets the competitive fire from his mother, a former track star. Full storyFull story Updated 6:39 AM

Sloppy at times, Gophers pull away from New Orleans

Michigan State upsets Ohio State for Big Ten championship

Loss to Miami is a big step back for Wolves

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Monster truck show celebrates last event at the Metrodome

Monster Jam roars through its last gig at the Dome, but the truck rally is expected to return when the... Full storyFull story Updated 11:00 PM

Rosenblum: Small changes can mean big struggles for the hungry

Lileks: What to make of a spitting citation in Minneapolis

Minneapolis school board adds Somali-American

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Mental illness: Want to talk about it?

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businessbusiness

Best Buy, Target hope for a holiday boost from new PlayStation, Xbox

Best Buy and other big retailers hope long-awaited consoles from Sony and Microsoft will put a charge into video game sales. Full storyFull story Updated 6:34 AM

Propane industry scrambles to replace supply from major pipeline

Schafer: PolyMet mine report has a giant hole in it

Pawlenty shakes up staff at financial lobbying group

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Pawlenty shakes up staff at financial lobbying group

Changes at Financial Services Roundtable come at 14-month mark of his tenure as CEO. Full storyFull story Updated 52 minutes ago

Property taxes are on the decline again in metro

Congress' non-exemption from Obamacare

Conn. police believe man killed 3 women, himself

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Once a day of rest, Sunday has become Sad Day

Austrian psychotherapist Viktor Frankl coined the phrase “Sunday night blues” in 1946. But it is real, and surprisingly widespread — affecting schoolkids, office workers, even recent retirees. Full storyFull story Updated 10:02 PM

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At 'Last,' the Breeders return

Ex-Twin Citian Kelley Deal talks about the alt-rock icons’ 20th anniversary reunion tour (but not her sister’s other band). Full storyFull story Updated Dec. 6, 2013

Think you knew Paul Walker? Not so fast

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Gophers postgame: Out with ankle sprains, Eliason hopeful for Tuesday; Smith not

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Cruise's day trip offers taste of Patagonia's beauty

Not even a tour guide’s insistent apologies could diminish the splendor of Chile’s Aiken del Sur Park. Full storyFull story Updated Dec. 6, 2013

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outdoors outdoors

Anderson: Two Christmas geese a fine prize for cold day's work

Though Canada geese are fewer these days, and the hunt requires a tricky trek on thin ice, friends and success... Full storyFull story Updated 5:41 PM

Winter memories, from northern Minnesota

Hunters sue DNR, claim they were racially profiled

In search of winter birds

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Stay-at-home dads boost moms' careers

Women can compete with new intensity when husbands take over at home. Full storyFull story Updated 6:26 PM

Sleet, ice, deep-freeze hit large swath of US

Feds balk at paper health application

Amtrak train hits semi in C. Minn.; truck driver killed, several on train hurt

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Massive crowds, world leaders to honor Mandela

South Africa expects overwhelming crowds and a host of world leaders to attend services honoring late President Nelson Mandela, though with the ceremonies only days away officials acknowledged Saturday they couldn't offer any specifics yet. Full storyFull story Updated 7:53 PM

US vet Merrill Newman, 85, home from North Korea + video

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Markingson Case: Has the Gordian Knot puzzle been solved at the University of Minnesota?

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