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Opposition grows as oil pipelines proliferate in northern Minnesota

Near Park Rapids, some have four pipelines carrying crude oil under their land. A planned fifth is the last straw. Updated 10:46 PM
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Minnesota bands rolled into the Texas rock fest this week seeking out corporate advertising deals the way they used to hunt for record contracts. Updated 9:46 PM
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Crushed by Badgers, Gophers await NCAA fate

Wisconsin rolled over the Gophers, relegating them to waiting for Sunday’s NCAA selections. Updated 12:27 AM

Malaysian leader: Plane's disappearance deliberate

A Malaysian passenger jet missing for more than a week had its communications deliberately disabled and its last signal came about seven and a half hours after takeoff, Prime Minister Najib Razak said Saturday. Updated 3:08 AM

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Love goes cold, Wolves crumble in loss to Charlotte

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