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Minnesota House debates child care bill but delays final action

The House took up the bill in the wee hours of the Saturday night-Sunday morning session and debated it for about seven hours. The bill was then laid on the table, and legislators adjourned until noon Sunday. Updated 8:12 AM
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Best of MN 2013: Our second annual guide to the state's finest

This year's edition is packed with newsroom picks of the state’s finest parks, resorts, restaurants, shopping, even music and Minnesota-made beer. Updated 8:53 AM
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Neighborhood residents weigh in on new Vikings stadium design

Neighbors shared mixed reviews on the new Vikings stadium design, but welcomed its neighborhood impact. Updated 8:14 AM

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Looking for answers: Domestic violence in Minnesota

High-profile cases of domestic violence against women have many people asking if this is a growing problem and what can... Updated 10:09 PM

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Missing women cases highlight problem of domestic homicide

Predicting cases of lethal abuse of women is difficult, experts say. Full storyFull story Updated 11:10 PM

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Lynx center McCarville is a Wisconsin farm girl first

The family farm in Wisconsin will always be home to the Lynx center and former Gophers basketball star. Full storyFull story Updated 9:00 AM

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The Star Tribune 100: This year, it's a top-heavy list

While Minnesota's corporate giants get bigger, the number of public companies has shrunk dramatically. Full storyFull story Updated 9:16 AM

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Bachmann campaign allegations attract attention of FBI

The FBI has contacted two former staffers of U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann’s presidential campaign, adding to the swirl of federal and state investigations looking into alleged financial improprieties by top officials in the campaign. Full storyFull story Updated 12 minutes ago

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A night with Prince: 'This is real time'

After decades of silence, the Minnesota rocker opens up: “This is real time.” Full storyFull story Updated 37 minutes ago

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Piecing together the art of mosaics in Italy

The ancient art of mosaics thrives in Ravenna, the Italian city known for the art form. A master's five-day crash course teaches the technique to visitors. Full storyFull story Updated May. 17, 2013

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Anderson: Haugstad still putting up a fight

Mel Haugstad, at 82 and having battled cancer since 2006, refuses to give up on fishing or on life. Full storyFull story Updated 9:20 PM