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Supporters, foes of care workers union demonstrate at Capitol

Supporters and opponents of a care workers unionization bill descended on the Minnesota House on Saturday. The bill is expected to come up in the House Saturday afternoon or evening. Updated 26 minutes ago
- Minnesota borrowing proposal fails on mostly party-line vote
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Orb favored to take Preakness, set up Triple try

Orb is the even-money favorite, and there's a growing feeling that this 3-year-old bay colt may be special enough to give thoroughbred racing its first Triple Crown champion since Affirmed in 1978. Post time at Pimlico is 5:18 p.m. Updated 12:41 PM
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Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on

Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and lack of evidence to date of wrongdoing close to the Oval Office. Updated 47 minutes ago
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- Treasury was told of IRS probe before 2012 election

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Reading students' names at graduation is an art, and Macalester College's registrar, Jayne Niemi, has perfected it. This year, she'll... Updated 6:22 AM

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St. Paul microlender NDC boosts small entrepreneurs

St. Paul-based nonprofit wins an award, plus $75,000, for fostering homegrown entrepreneurs in low-income neighborhoods. Full storyFull story Updated 9:21 PM

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Promoter Sue McLean, force in Twin Cities music scene, dies at 63

Sue McLean, the force behind Basilica Block Party and zoo concerts, has died at age 63. Full storyFull story Updated 10:00 AM

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Minnesota House passes protections on vehicle tracking, data misuse

House bill would limit use of data from license plate readers, which cops use to spot criminals. Full storyFull story Updated 10:55 PM

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In the session's waning days, legislative pay debate resurfaces

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Treasury officials were told of IRS probe in June 2012

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Majority of number combos picked for $600M Powerball pot

With the majority of possible combinations of Powerball numbers in play, someone is almost sure to win the game's highest jackpot on Saturday night, a windfall of hundreds of millions of dollars. Full storyFull story Updated 12:30 PM

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Sea turtle comeback in a corner of the Caribbean

The turtles are the focus of a thriving tourist trade in Trinidad, with people so devoted to them that they shoo birds away when the turtles first start out as tiny hatchlings scurrying to sea. Full storyFull story Updated 12:28 PM