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Sugar market
USDA to spend $38 million to support sugar prices
The U.S. government will intervene in the sugar market for the first time in more than a decade, spending up to $38 million in an effort to forestall a later bailout of sugar producers — including those in Minnesota — that could cost over $300 million. Updated 5:47 PM
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Pregame: Hicks better, but will need rehab assignment
Aaron Hicks is taking batting and fielding practice, a week before he's eligible to come off the disabled list following a strained left hamstring.
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Missing Brooklyn Park baby found safe in St. Paul; 2 held
The 2-month-old’s mother told police she had last seen her son at around 1 a.m. Tuesday in her apartment.
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Pentagon extends emergency measure for UNH military contract
The Defense Department has extended for a second time an emergency measure to address problems UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans has had in administering a contract that provides medical services to military members, retirees and their families.
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Scientists: Timber in Lake Michigan centuries old
A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a French ship that disappeared while exploring the Great Lakes in the 17th century.
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House passes bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks
The Republican-led House on Tuesday passed a far-reaching anti-abortion bill that conservatives saw as a milestone in their 40-year campaign against legalized abortion and Democrats condemned as yet another example of the GOP war on women.
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US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's security to the Afghan army and police.
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Wis. DNR wants to increase wolf hunt limits
Hunters and trappers would be allowed to kill dozens more wolves during Wisconsin's second wolf hunt this fall, under new quotas released Tuesday by state wildlife officials.
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Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18 percent
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers.
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2 Twin Cities illustrators draw attention to themselves
Artists Zander and Kevin Cannon (no relation) have parlayed their willingness to try just about anything into the picture of success.
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Pregame: Hicks better, but will need rehab assignment
Aaron Hicks is taking batting and fielding practice, a week before he's eligible to come off the disabled list following a strained left hamstring.
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MN musicians to open Mpls.-themed bar in NYC
Members of the Hold Steady, Spoon are set to open bar named Lake Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
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