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Vikings stadium construction is guided like an orchestra

The Dome demolition and construction of the supersized $1 billion Minnesota Multipurpose Stadium are being orchestrated with state-of-the-art computer programs and the mind of the impishly gruff project manager. Updated 11:18 PM
- Day-by-day look at Vikings stadium construction
- Vikings will pay to supersize stadium video screens

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Friends recall rise and fall of Victor Barnard

From charismatic kid to wanted fugitive, friends recall how a kid from Minneapolis fell in with The Way and lost his way. Updated 11:19 PM

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Twins' surging offense grinds to halt vs. Vargas, Royals

The Royals’ Jason Vargas stopped the Twins with the notable help of his defense. Updated 27 minutes ago

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Patients' electronic records lead to more sharing, fewer hospital tests Updated 11:17 PM
Hoffner eases back into MSU football job with low profile Updated 47 minutes ago
FBI: Threat to Delta flight from Detroit to Denver not credible Updated 11:56 PM
Vikings will pay to supersize stadium video screens Updated 8:39 PM
North Side safety summit examines ways to fight crime in troubled Minneapolis neighborhoods Updated 11:32 PM
Minneapolis finds magnet schools don't work to desegregate Updated 9:14 PM
Charges: Man shoots, kills son's mother next to boy Updated 11:51 PM
Judge strikes down Minnesota's landmark anti-coal energy law Updated 11:31 PM
Grieving family’s home burglarized despite special patrol during funeral Updated 9:05 PM

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Rand: It's a good time to be a Packer fan and single

If you're a Packers fan looking for love, there's a very special place reserved just for you. (Vikings fans not... Updated 3:53 PM

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Urn, coffin make for die-hard Twins fans to end

A cremation urn and casket with the team’s logo might be a clutch hit, helping lighten the mood at a time when it’s needed most. Full storyFull story Updated 11:31 PM

Minneapolis finds magnet schools don't work to desegregate

North Side safety summit examines ways to fight crime in troubled Minneapolis neighborhoods

Patients' electronic records lead to more sharing, fewer hospital tests

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Hoffner eases back into MSU football job with low profile

MSU Mankato football players were receptive to reinstated coach Todd Hoffner on Friday, who reconnected with supporters during practice. Full storyFull story Updated 47 minutes ago

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Twins' surging offense grinds to halt vs. Vargas, Royals + video

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Patients' electronic records lead to more sharing, fewer hospital tests

Allina study of electronic record-sharing shows that patients avoid unnecessary tests, procedures. Full storyFull story Updated 11:17 PM

Salmonella decline seen in food poisoning report

Fish found with mercury in remote Western regions

FDA warns of cancer risk with fibroid procedure

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Judge strikes down Minnesota's landmark anti-coal energy law

A federal judge in St. Paul said it interferes with interstate commerce. State officials plan to appeal. Full storyFull story Updated 11:31 PM

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Railroad says it's committed to hauling fertilizer

Court case to test Minnesota's 'Buy the Farm' law

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Captain of sunken S. Korean ferry, 2 crew arrested

The captain of the ferry that sank off South Korea, leaving more than 300 missing or dead, was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of negligence and abandoning people in need — three of whom were seen lifeless in the drowned vessel by a diver who was unable to get them out. Full storyFull story Updated 11:06 PM

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Colorado deaths stoke worries about pot edibles

A college student eats more than the recommended dose of a marijuana-laced cookie and jumps to his death from a hotel balcony. A husband with no history of violence is accused of shooting his wife in the head, possibly after eating pot-infused candy. Full storyFull story Updated 7:42 PM

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We're all ears for new Easter candy

The tradition of Easter baskets gets sweeter, and more inventive, every year. From giant gummy bunnies to skewered Peeps, we love our candy. Full storyFull story Updated 1:22 PM

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Prince signs 'landmark' deal to reissue 'Purple Rain'

The Minneapolis rock legend, in return, is retaining ownership of all his records for the Warner Bros. label, which includes all of his 1978-1996 recordings. Full storyFull story Updated 4:41 PM