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Southwest light-rail planners woo Mpls. critics with new tunnel idea

Facing stiff opposition from Minneapolis, planners of the Southwest Corridor light-rail line are considering a more expensive option for putting the transit out of sight. Updated 2:18 PM
- Minneapolis City Council votes against Southwest LRT tunnels

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Free agency: What's happened, what needs to happen for Vikings

Team has satisfied its top three needs so far, which moves cornerback to the top of the list. Updated 48 minutes ago

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Motorcyclist going 100 mph hits pothole on I-394, thrown to death

A motorcyclist struck a pothole along a winter-worn eastbound stretch of a Minneapolis interstate and was thrown to his death, authorities said Wednesday. Updated 16 minutes ago
- Jan. 25: I-394 has a bumper crop of potholes

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Soldier surprises wife at Wild game

Watch this emotional reunion at the Minnesota Wild game. Updated 11:24 AM

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Arcia returns to lineup as Twins take on Pirates

The Twins now are waiting on Aaron Hicks and Pedro Florimon to return to action, hopefully by the end of the week. Full storyFull story Updated a moment ago

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Mankato police link designer drug to 2 deaths in separate incidents

A designer drug, possibly along the lines of LSD or cocaine, is suspected of contributing to the deaths of a... Full storyFull story Updated 13 minutes ago

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MNsure outlines plans to balance budget

So far, more than 118,000 people have enrolled in health plans through the new exchange. Full storyFull story Updated 1:36 PM

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2 NYC buildings collapse, 2 dead, others missing

A gas leak triggered a thunderous explosion that flattened two East Harlem apartment buildings Wednesday, killing at least two people, injuring more than 20 and leaving more than a dozen others missing. One tenant said residents had complained repeatedly in recent weeks about "unbearable" gas smells. Full storyFull story Updated 22 minutes ago

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Man dies in motorcycle crash on I-394

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